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Brazilian Women in Paralympic Sports: Uncovering Historical Milestones in the Summer Paralympic Games
Luiz Gustavo T Fabricio Dos Santos1, Isabella Dos Santos Alves2, Náthali Fernanda Feliciano2
1Department of Education Sciences, Faculty of Education and Humanities, University of Bío-Bío (UBB), Chillán, Chile.
Abstract:
The journey of Brazilian female Paralympians transcends mere statistical increases in women's participation. Behind the modest athlete growth lies the reality of women who are doubly marginalized by the intersection of gender and disability in an arena tailored for able-bodied men. Our study aimed to catalyze critical discourses surrounding the historical trajectory of Paralympic women's sports. Through a comprehensive documentary analysis based on the Brazilian Paralympic Committee's official documents from 1976 to 2021, we sought to shed light on this complex scenario. Numerically, Brazil's representation comprised 229 women who, predominantly, had physical impairments and engaged in individual sports. In addition to a sporting legacy deeply entrenched in physical rehabilitation with limited opportunities for team-based sports, we observed negative influences stemming from ableist and sexist narratives. A thorough investigation into Paralympic milestones revealed a multitude of social barriers and highlighted the significant impact of societal changes in reshaping athletic opportunities and challenging traditional stereotypes.
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