Pedagogias sobre corpos, gêneros e sexualidades: performances de Rita Von Hunty no canal Tempero Drag

Abstract

From the perspective of cyberculture and cultural studies, this thesis discusses performances about bodies, genders, and sexualities by Rita von Hunty on the Tempero Drag Channel. The study examines how her bodily and discursive performances act as cultural and political elements that educate, deconstructing stereotypes and offering new perspectives on gender identities and sexualities. By engaging her audience in critical debates, Rita Von Hunty contributes to the construction of a learning space that values plurality and social justice. In this context, the objective of this thesis was to analyze pedagogies of bodies, genders, and sexualities based on a set of videos by Rita Von Hunty on the Tempero Drag Channel. The method used was qualitative, descriptive and analytical, using a methodological strategy of non-participant observation between September 2022 and March 2023. Data were collected from 13 videos with more than 400 thousand views. The analysis technique used was cultural analysis, which considered aspects related to body construction performances (aspects of makeup, clothing, and hair/wig); recurring themes and approaches in video performances with an emphasis on the themes of (1) bodies, genders, and sexualities, (2) LGBTphobia, (3) heterocisnormativity and misogyny; and (4) body control and biopower; and the repercussions of the followers of the Tempero Drag Channel. The thesis format was multipaper. With the research, we concluded that Rita Von Hunty uses her drag persona as a political and cultural foundation, which stimulates reflections, guides, and educates people on the themes addressed in the various video studies. In this way, her production challenges established social and cultural norms, transforming her body into an instrument of political agency. Through performances that subvert expectations of gender and sexuality, the "Tempero Drag" channel operates as a vital space of expression and resistance for the LGBTQIAPN+ community. With humor, irony and parody, the author deconstructs Eurocentric and patriarchal norms, promoting awareness and education on LGBTQIAPN+ issues. Her performances often face hate speech and prejudice, which further highlights the importance and construction of this inclusive and supportive online community, highlighting the importance of diversity in the media and society.