Do controle emocional à emancipação coletiva: a psicologia escolar em tempos de Neoliberalismo

Abstract

This thesis presents an essay on the role of School Psychology in times of neoliberalism, highlighting its potential as a tool for resistance and emancipation in the educational context. It discusses the dilemmas and contradictions faced by educational institutions and School Psychology in their efforts to promote social justice amid the growing influence of market-driven logics and social inequalities. The text examines the impacts of neoliberalism on subjectivity, including practices of emotional management, critically evaluating educational models that reinforce the logic of competition and individualism, such as entrepreneurial education, contrasting them with practices that value collectiveness. The discussion is grounded in theoretical frameworks such as Historical-Cultural Psychology and historical-dialectical materialism, which guide reflections on transformative educational practices, while also drawing on the author's experiences as a Psychology student and intern in various educational settings, including a Civil Society Organization focused on popular education. This work illustrates the importance of collectiveness, sharing, and dialogue as pillars of an emancipatory pedagogy. In contrast, narratives about experiences in an organization centered on entrepreneurial education expose the limitations of approaches that prioritize individual training and perpetuate inequalities. The study emphasizes the relevance of public universities as privileged spaces for the critical training of professionals committed to social transformation. The conclusion highlights the contemporary challenges faced by School Psychology and reinforces the need to reaffirm its ethical commitment to social justice and emancipation. The reflections presented in this thesis offer contributions to the field of School and Educational Psychology, proposing paths for practices that foster equity and the transformation of social relationships.