Gender and Sexual Orientation among Adolescents in Brazil: An Analysis of the Prejudice and Bullying in the Educational Context

Brazil has and adolescent population of over 34 million and face numerous challenges to their health, including their sexual and reproductive health. Considering the LGBT population the difficulties are even bigger. Recent data shows that 28% of all deaths of LGBT population were of people aged under 18 years. The objective of the present investigation is to analyze recent studies conducted about LGBT prejudice in the educational context in Brazil. For this purpose a literature review was performed in electronic databases to gather investigation. Articles were included if they fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Five studies focused on adolescents scholars perspectives on homophobia and other LGBT prejudice, one study investigated teachers perspectives over LGBT prejudice in the educational scenario and one study investigated the prevalence of suicidal intention and attempts by sexual orientation. As conclusions, LGBT prejudices are imbricated in the Brazilian educational context. Such reality has a huge impact on adolescent health. Comprehensive Sexuality Education programs, including and gender and sexual orientation components should be implemented in schools to preserve LGBT basic rights.