Colin em preto e branco: a construção da identidade frente o racismo na adolescência

Abstract

Adolescence has been widely discussed by authors over the past decade as a period marked by physical and psychological conflicts. Factors such as racial identity can intensify the struggles faced during this stage of development. It is essential to understand the complexities experienced by adolescents in contexts of social and racial inequality, as highlighted by the Federal Council of Psychology, which defines the ethical role of professionals in combating and eliminating racial discrimination and prejudice. This study aimed to analyze the Netflix miniseries "Colin in Black and White", broadcast on Netflix, to investigate the interactions between adolescence and the construction of racial identity. The study adopted a qualitative exploratory and documentary research methodology. Content analysis followed three main phases: (I) pre-analysis, with systematic organization of the material, preliminary understanding of the theme, and selection of the miniseries, (II) exploration of the material through repeated viewings of the six episodes to highlight the most addressed themes, and (III) critical and philosophical analysis of the scenes to understand how racism impacts this developmental stage. For this analysis, theoretical foundations were sought in the works of Frantz Fanon and Neusa Santos Souza. Therefore, the study identified how the central character of the analyzed miniseries, faced constant criticism in the development of his identity, particularly concerning his cultural expressions related to african heritage, and how he was pressured to adopt a white and westernized identity, ultimately hindering both his personal/social and professional growth.