As mulheres em cargo de chefia em Aracaju : análise de desafios e oportunidades

Abstract

The general objective of this study was to identify the challenges faced by women in managerial positions. To do this, it was necessary to: describe the socioeconomic profile and aspects of the personal, educational and professional trajectory of the women who occupy managerial position in the city of Aracaju; analyze the perception of women about the gender differences in the exercise of their activities in the managerial position; and to analyze the influence of the personal life in the professional life of the women when occupying the position of leadership. About the methodology, 5 interviews were conducted with women with different academic backgrounds, and who work in diverse economic sectors, that occupy positions of leadership. The results showed that the women in charge of the sample, are in the age group of 31 to 50 years and of these four have completed higher education, and only one has a master's degree. The average salaries vary from R $ 3,000 to R $ 9,000, the equivalent of between 3 and 9 minimum wages (SM). As a conclusion, it should be pointed out that the women, who were part of the sample, face several challenges in their positions, from those related to the academic formation, different from the area they work, to those inserted in domestic and family demands, to the related challenges to the leadership and maintenance of a motivated team, in addition to problems with the new management of a family business, or to assume a political position, for example. And despite facing difficulties and challenges, they are carried out professionally, feel valued and their standard of living improved