A construção do processo identitário das mulheres no contexto das redes sociais : intersecções entre a gestalt terapia e a psicologia social

Abstract

The construction of women's identities has been central to gender debates, with the history of female existence shaped by patriarchal, heteronormative, and Eurocentric perspectives. This study proposes an analysis of female identity construction through the intersection of Gestalt Psychology and Social Psychology. Employing a qualitative and exploratory approach, the research draws on theorists such as Perls, Hefferline, and Goodman, Judith Butler, Michel Foucault, Kurt Lewin, and Serge Moscovici. The bibliographic review was conducted using databases such as PePSIC and SciELO. By exploring concepts such as the Self, introjections, and social representations, the study reveals that the mechanisms shaping what it means to be a woman are not neutral but are rooted in historical structures of domination that constrain subjective authenticity and reinforce normative social roles. The research suggests that adopting a decolonial perspective may open new possibilities for resistance and transformation in women's identity processes, challenging the enduring oppressive structures.