Direito ao nome das pessoas transgêneros no Brasil : significado e educação para a cidadania

Abstract

The present dissertation, developed in the field of History, addresses the relevance of the right to name and gender change for the transgender population in Brazil, establishing the connection of this right with dignity, citizenship, and the recognition of marginalized identities throughout history. Using a methodology based on interdisciplinarity, which bridges History and Law, the research adopts a qualitative approach, including a bibliographic review and the application of questionnaires. Grounded in a historical perspective, it discusses the trajectory of exclusion faced by these individuals and the legal advancements, such as the decision in ADI No. 4275 (Direct Action of Unconstitutionality) by the Federal Supreme Court in 2018, which allowed name changes directly at notary offices without the need for surgery or a judicial ruling. The objective is to investigate how this change in civil registration impacts social inclusion, dignity, and the daily lives of transgender people in Brazil. The methodology was organized into three stages: a bibliographic review on the topic; the application of online questionnaires via Google Forms, exclusively targeting transgender individuals who carried out name changes in the State of Bahia between 2018 and 2024; and the creation of an educational booklet. The questionnaire, answered by eight participants, explored aspects such as the impact of name changes on self-esteem, social inclusion, and the challenges faced. The results highlighted that the name change is perceived as a milestone of personal freedom and dignity but is not considered sufficient to eliminate structural exclusions, such as discrimination in the labor market and in health and education institutions. In response to these challenges, the research produced a sensitization and educational booklet, with accessible design and simple language, aimed at promoting citizenship education and raising awareness about the right to a name. The material explores the normative procedures for name changes and the impacts of this change on the lives of transgender people, with the goal of distributing it in public spaces such as notary offices and schools. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]