The Elaboration Process of Municipal Education Plans in the Greater São Paulo ABC Region

Abstract: This study analyzed the elaboration process of the Municipal Education Plans (PME) in Greater São Paulo ABC region (Brazil), placing the analysis in a broader framework to understand the influences made by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) movement and those practiced by the Catholic Church. A case study was used as a methodological approach. Results revealed the loosening in the drawing up of plans, the influence of the Church over the councilmen, inducing them to make alterations in final documents, ratifying the Church’s influence, which is historic in Brazil, and the education weakening regarding prejudice and discrimination, that are recognized demands of the LGBT movement. These results are important in order to provoke the debate in Education Departments and universities.摘要：本研究针对巴西大圣保罗ABC地区的市政教育计划（Municipal Education Plans，缩写PME）制定流程展开分析，将研究置于更广阔的框架中，以厘清女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋与跨性别（Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender，下称LGBT）运动以及天主教会所施加的各类影响。本研究采用案例研究作为方法论范式。研究结果表明：计划编制工作出现松弛化倾向，教会对市议员施加影响并诱导其对最终文件作出修改，印证了巴西境内教会影响力的历史延续性，同时针对偏见与歧视的教育工作有所弱化——而这正是LGBT运动所提出的公认诉求。上述研究结果对于推动教育部门与高等院校内的相关学术讨论具有重要价值。