Educação profissional e diversidade: uma análise das categorias gênero e diversidade nos PDI e PPI do IFBA

Abstract

This study analyzes how the categories of gender and sexual diversity are addressed in the institutional documents of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Bahia (IFBA), focusing on the Institutional Development Plans (IDP 2014–2018 and 2020–2024) and the Institutional Pedagogical Project (IPP). The research is grounded in the understanding that Professional and Technological Education is committed to integral education and the promotion of social inclusion. It is a qualitative, descriptive–analytical study based on documentary research. The analytical categories were gender and sexuality, institutional welcoming practices, and student retention. The findings indicate that the documents recognize diversity as a guiding principle and reaffirm a commitment to eliminating prejudice and discrimination. However, LGBTQIAPN+ issues are addressed predominantly at a principled level, without the specification of concrete actions or institutional protocols. The study concludes that, although normative advances exist, gaps remain in the implementation of institutional policies aimed at welcoming and ensuring the retention of these students.