Fairy tales and the black child's identity building process

Abstract

This text aims to address issues related to the construction of the ethnic / racial identity of the black child, raising discussions about fairy tales, notably Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, and their influence on the process of identity construction, as a single type offering of literary work for children. Based on this assumption, we trace the following objective: to analyze the contribution of fairy tales to the formation of the ethnic / racial identity of the black child, investigating two most popular fairy tales that strengthen a conception of aesthetics that contributes to the strengthening of racism and dissemination of racist practices in society and the consequent low self-esteem of black children. Therefore, the methodology was documentary analysis, with review of the works: Branca De Neve and Sleeping Beauty. This research aims to provide instruments to increase the forms of discussions and debates on the subject, which serves as a support for teachers to develop new conceptions about expanding literary choices and conversations among students so that they only increase learning possibilities. Theoretical debates such as: Gomes (2005), Brandão (1981), Freire (2002) Coelho (2005), Munanga (2003), among others, were brought up to support this research.