Evasão dos alunos no ensino médio em Caxias Maranhão: uma análise sociológica para além da falta de interesse

Abstract

This study addresses school dropout in high school and its motivations, considering the relevance that the topic has generated for society. The objective was to understand the sociocultural factors that lead young people to drop out of high school in the city of Caxias, Maranhão. The research was conducted in two public schools through interviews with two members of the school administration, four students who had dropped out and returned, and two young people currently in a dropout situation. The investigation highlighted the impact of school dropout on the educational and social development of youth, reinforcing the importance of the issue. The results showed that, even with the existence of public policies encouraging students to continue their studies, dropout rates remain significant. It was found that the causes are not limited to lack of interest but involve diverse problems, ranging from health issues to the conflict between work and school, which has strongly affected low-income students.