A inserção das mulheres em postos de trabalho marcados pela lógica masculinizante: uma análise com as mototaxistas de Caicó/RN

Abstract

The changes in the labor market impact significantly on the inclusion of men and women in the labor market. However, historically, there is a distinct and traditional segregation as to the posts and working conditions presented to men and women, showing thus an inequality regarding gender relations in regard to the occupation within the world of work. In Brazil, the increase in female employment occurred more in informal work. In this context, this research aims to understand how the sexual division of labor takes shape in the work of women motorcycle taxi drivers in Caico / RN. Although several research themes stand out about several motorcycle taxi drivers, a gap is evident in this scientific production in relation to the debate about being this kind of masculine work. This research is justified by this scientific output demands about the sexual division of labor that is among / the motorcycle taxi drivers in the city of Caico / RN. It is a qualitative and quantitative nature of research. For data collection were used non-participant observation techniques, individual interviews and questionnaire. The survey was conducted in "squares" of motorcycle taxi drivers Caico / RN and involved seven women motorcycle taxi drivers. The results showed that the mototaxi driver profession in the city of Caico / RN dates back to 1998. It is organized in a space called by them (as) to "square", which are grouped to expect from / passenger / as . The price of "race" costs today R $ 3.00 (three reais) for the most central places. The night shift, this value is increased to R $ 4.00 (four reais). The data showed that the motorcycle taxi drivers suffer prejudice for acting on a Labour branch not featured for women with nuances involving prejudice marks in relation to sexual orientation the same, since this insertion affect in social discourse, mandatory heteronomativade. The data show the precariousness of relations and working conditions, since these women do not have mototaxi driver safety instruments and, as an informal sector, there is a lack of access to social and labor rights. The sexual division of labor is configured in various aspects of work and personal life of motorcycle taxi drivers: women have a daily income, the lower weekly and monthly that of men; mostly in the races are crowded than men, unless the passengers are women and children; workday intensified because in addition to the completion of labor in the production sphere, these women are still responsible for household duties and care of / the children / relatives (mother, for example). The survey data show that the motorcycle taxi drivers are women who have considerable skill level, but do not get involved in political issues in the region, not participate in the collective organization of this business segment. We hope that the results and the discussion initiated in this work can help to develop and enhance critical vision, policy and reflective of women motorcycle taxi drivers in the city of Caico / RN. We hope also that these research results may contribute to women's struggle for an end to inequalities in public and private space.