Banca de DEFESA: BRAZ ISAC ANDRADE SANTOS

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STUDENT : BRAZ ISAC ANDRADE SANTOS
DATE: 04/03/2024
TIME: 08:30
LOCAL: Online
TITLE:

Articulations between Motherhood and Work in the Lives of Female Street Vendors on the Suburban Coastline of Salvador

KEY WORDS:

Informal Work; Motherhood; Female Street Vendors; Social Constructionism; Actress-Network Theory.

PAGES: 122
BIG AREA: Ciências Humanas
AREA: Psicologia
SUBÁREA: Psicologia do Trabalho e Organizacional
SPECIALTY: Planejamento Ambiental e Comportamento Humano
SUMMARY:

This study focuses on the intersection between motherhood and informal labor, exploring the experiences of female street vendors in the coastal suburbs of Salvador. It is a qualitative research aligned with social constructionism and actress-network theory, with the central objective of understanding and describing the complex dynamics of this specific relationship. In the contemporary context, the increase in poverty and changes in the job market have driven the growth of informal activities, becoming an option for survival, especially for women. This research aims to reflect on the impact of motherhood on informal workers, highlighting the specific nuances experienced by female street vendors on the coast suburb of Salvador. This study was conceived as a compilation of articles, enabling a reading of the daily intersections between informal work and motherhood experienced by these workers. Each article was structured with a specific objective, contributing to the overall development of the study, reaching the general objective, and offering pertinent answers to the proposed research problem. In the first article, a review of 21 scientific articles on the CAPES journal portal was carried out, addressing topics related to motherhood and informal work. The studies focused on child health and nutrition, with a focus on breastfeeding, related to the necessity of a rapid return to work. The absence of a specific public policy on motherhood in informal work situations was evident, as well as a complex set of challenges faced by these women. The second article investigated the work practices of female street vendors in the coastal suburb of Salvador, and it was based on observations of their daily work. Precarious conditions and social inequalities were identified, highlighting the presence of children, adolescents, and elderly people in work activities and the need for measures to protect their rights and well-being. The study also faced challenges, such as the refusal of participants to share their experiences in the research field with the researcher. The third article investigated the experiences of female street vendors on the beaches of the suburb of Salvador about the relation between motherhood and work. The study revealed that the meaning of work goes beyond financial aspects, involving identity, belonging, and personal fulfillment. The lack of government support places female workers in vulnerable situations, transforming work into a constant need for survival. In short, the research contextualized the relationship between motherhood and informal work, highlighting not only the challenges faced but also the strategies adopted by these women. The information presented reinforces the need to create a public policy aimed at supporting this community, recognizing the intricate interconnection between motherhood and informal work.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 1245957 - JULIANA APARECIDA DE OLIVEIRA CAMILO
Interna - 2313663 - MONICA LIMA DE JESUS
Externa à Instituição - DANIELE ALMEIDA DUARTE - UEM