Experiences and Social Processes of High School Students’ School Occupations in São Paulo

Abstract

In this paper we review the school occupation movements of São Paulo from the study of the discursive and action repertoires of the relevant players who were against the educational reform policy announced by the São Paulo State government in 2015. It aims to understand the struggle experience of the young players and part of their social processes. The article is divided into two parts: 1) a brief analysis of the educational policy and students’ disapproval and the support of public opinion, using the paradigm of communicative action; 2) reflection on intersecting themes such as feminism and gender equity issues, for example, that emerged within the social movement. The conclusion indicates that the experience of the occupations resulted in a greater complexity of the movement and its agendas.