Condicionantes sociais na carreira política de mulheres

Abstract

This graduation thesis analyzes the common social determinants in the profiles of women who run for mayorships in the state of Sergipe, conducting an analysis of the sociographic profile of the candidates based on data regarding self-declared ethnic-racial identity, education level, and occupation of women who ran for mayorships in the state from 2008 to 2024. To situate the historical and political context in which the candidates are inserted, the contours of the political dynamics of the region were studied, considering the relationship between family-based political groups and the participation of women in this context. As a methodology, statistical data collection and the creation of graphs were utilized based on information available on the TSE (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral) website, along with a literature review on the theme of women in politics in Brazil, particularly in the Northeast, regarding the careers of women from families with political capital and local power, and studies concerning the socio-historical dynamics of family-based groups and collectives. Finally, this research demonstrates the sociographic profile of women candidates and presents the profile of those elected, as well as observing the socio-political and gender relations that permeate women's participation in institutional politics. The results showed that the women candidates predominantly have a profile of mixed-race and white individuals with a complete higher education; however, among those elected, white women lead in percentage.