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Jaqueline Gomes de Jesus
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| Born | March 7, 1978 |
| Education | MSc in Psychology PhD in Social Psychology, Work and Organisations |
| Alma mater | University of Brasília |
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| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | University of Brasília |
Jaqueline Gomes de Jesus (born March 7, 1978) is a Brazilian psychologist, writer, and a strong advocate for human rights. She works to make sure everyone is treated fairly.
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About Jaqueline Gomes de Jesus
Jaqueline Gomes de Jesus was born on March 7, 1978. Her mother was a mining science teacher, and her father worked with computers. She grew up in a place called Ceilândia in Brazil.
Her Education and Early Career
Jaqueline was a very good student. She first studied chemistry for a year. Then, she decided to switch her focus to psychology. She earned two advanced degrees from the University of Brasília. First, she got a Master's degree in Psychology. Later, she completed her PhD in Social Psychology, Work, and Organisations.
From 2003 to 2008, Jaqueline worked at the University of Brasília. She helped the university with diversity, making sure all students felt welcome. She also led a special center for black students.
Working for Human Rights
Jaqueline Gomes de Jesus has always been passionate about human rights. She believes everyone should be treated with respect. She started her work for human rights in 1997. She joined a group in Brasília called "Estructuración." She first served as the group's secretary. In 1999, she became its president.
During this time, she worked with the government and schools. Her goal was to fight against unfair treatment. She wanted to help people understand and value differences. She even spoke at a big event called the 5th National Conference on Human Rights.
Jaqueline has been part of many social movements. In 2000, she helped start a group called the Academic Association of Gays, Lesbians and Sympathizers of Brazil. She was the general secretary for this group. She also joined the editorial board of another important group, Grupo Gay Negro de Bahia. Her work helps make Brazil a more fair and equal place for everyone.
Her Books
Jaqueline Gomes de Jesus has written important books. These books help people learn about fairness and history.
- Homofobia : identificar e prevenir, 2015 (This book helps people understand and stop unfair treatment based on who someone loves.)
- Ainda que tardia : escravidão e liberdade no Brasil contemporâneo, 2016 (This book talks about slavery and freedom in Brazil's recent history.)
