Seremos Lembradas? Memórias de mulheres no Museu Educativo Gama D’Eça

Abstract

This article contributes to the discussions on Memory, Museums, and ethnic-racial and gender issues, focusing on the Gama D'Eça Educational Museum in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul. The research explores three areas: museum audiences, narratives about women in exhibitions, and the distribution of positions. It questions the presence of women's history at the Gama D'Eça Museum, the discourse employed, and the inclusion of women in positions of authority. The study utilized direct observation and discourse analysis, with a questionnaire addressing the mentioned areas serving as the research tool for data collection. Conclusions highlight the significance and urgency of altering narratives about women in museums, including the Gama D'Eça Educational Museum. The result identified persistent stereotypes, structural inequalities, and a lack of fair representation of women in history and museum narratives.