Relações de gênero na gestão universitária: um estudo com mulheres e homens em uma Universidade Federal

Abstract

Every day you can see facts and news in the media that discuss possible equality between men and women, whether in companies, organizations or politics. However, a closer look at the topic shows that parity or even equality between men and women in the workplace is not a reality in Brazil. In this sense, this investigation aims to answer the following question: how are gender relations characterized in higher management at the Federal University of Alagoas? The theoretical foundation that supported the research consisted of the following themes: gender, women in the job market and in management positions. In the search for answers to the problem, the methodology adopted took on a qualitative character through semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis of the institution's official documents. The group of research participants was made up of 06 individuals who are part of the strategic management of the Federal University of Alagoas, 04 being male and 02 being female, and occupying the position of rector, vice-rector, pro-rector and directors( a) of the academic centers that make up the university. It was possible to identify that legal, technical and political criteria guide the choice of those occupying management positions. Also, men find themselves in an advantageous position compared to women, either because they are the majority in management positions, or because their work as a manager is more accepted and less questionable compared to women. The lack of unanimity in the responses leads us to believe that there is in fact selectivity in the choice of managers due to gender. Although male interviewees do not feel that there is a difference between the activities carried out due to gender, the opposite was perceived by the interviewees, who, during the development of their management activities, faced different challenges and treatments compared to men. Pregnancy was highlighted as another element of prejudice suffered, both by the framework that guided this study and by the data collected through the interview. The salary issue is not noticed, as it is a federal institution, there is equality in the amounts received, varying only by the title of the employees, regardless of their gender.