SCHOOL CAREERS OF INDIVIDUALS FROM DISADVANTAGED SOCIAL CLASSES: THE CASE OF SABINO AND RAUL

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.55851125230710

• Palavras-chave: Educational trajectory, cultural capital, educational capital

• Keywords: Educational trajectory, cultural capital, educational capital

• Abstract:

  This article aims to present the educational trajectories of two individuals, Sabino and Raul, from disadvantaged social classes who experienced turbulent times throughout their schooling. The overall objective of this study is to analyze the educational trajectories of these individuals from a socioeconomic and family perspective. The specific objectives are: to characterize their educational trajectory; to identify the factors that influenced their educational trajectory; and to explain the sociological aspects that impacted their schooling process. For this research, the following question was posed: to what extent can individuals from a disadvantaged social class have a successful educational trajectory?
  The article is based on a qualitative approach, associated with the interpretative paradigm and supported by descriptive and bibliographic research.
  Data collection was based on in-depth interviews, which enabled the narration of facts related to family configurations, the presence of family and school in the lives of the interviewees, the progress achieved, and the setbacks encountered along the way.
  The stories of Sabino and Raul show that both experienced a bumpy educational journey marked by socioeconomic and family difficulties that had a significant impact on them. Despite the constraints encountered throughout their school careers, both managed, with a lot of effort, dedication, and above all focus, to turn the situation around and achieve success.