A Sociologia de Roberto Damatta na literatura de Machado de Assis e Lima Barreto: uma guia pedagógico para professores do ensino médio.

Abstract

This work presents, as its final product, a didactic guide aimed at supporting Sociology teachers across Brazil4especially those teaching the Sociology curriculum component without formal higher education or continuing training in Social Sciences. The work is divided into two main sections: the theoretical framework and the teaching guide. In the theoretical framework, we draw on Young’s (2010) concept of "powerful knowledge" and Florestan Fernandes' five universal functions for Sociology teaching. Fernandes' theory (1954) advocated for social inclusion and the educational development of Brazil’s poorest social classes. We also consider the influence of Karl Mannheim on Fernandes’ ideas, recognizing Fernandes as one of the foremost proponents of Sociology as a scientific tool for guiding social change. Additionally, we discuss the Brazilian educational legislation that regulates the teaching of Sociology in basic education. The didactic guide consists of five lessons, providing teachers with methodological resources and approaches designed to help high school students engage with key sociological concepts and theories. The guide draws on Roberto DaMatta’s book O que faz brasil, Brasil and explores representations of social relations in Brazilian literature, particularly through the works of Machado de Assis and Lima Barreto. We hope these lessons will serve as a foundation and inspiration for the planning of further Sociology classes.