Rompendo barreiras e desafiando limites: trabalho produtivo e reprodutivo das mulheres técnicas Administrativas da Universidade Federal de Goiás

Abstract

Ineffective public and institutional policies contribute to the perpetuation of gender inequality and affect both families and organizations and the economy. Considering this reality, seeking to understand how women who are mothers and technical administrative employees at UFG reconcile motherhood and career, the role of institutional policies in this dynamic and especially how to implement a policy within the University, this research investigated policy implementation techniques public institutions at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG), focusing on reducing gender inequality among employees, especially in supporting Administrative Technical employees who are mothers. The theoretical framework of this research consisted of a literature review that sought to understand the reality experienced by Brazilian women, considering cultural, historical, and legislative aspects that influence the reconciliation of formal work with childcare and other caregiving activities. A reflection was also made on the theories of care economy, glass ceiling, and gender mainstreaming in the development of policies aimed at reducing gender inequality, especially in the context of people management in organizations. The methodology adopted combined quantitative and qualitative approaches, using numerical and descriptive data through documentary and bibliographic research, based on secondary sources such as information obtained from UFG and other Brazilian federal universities, as well as legislative analyses related to these institutions and their employees. The technique of evidence-based policy analysis and formulation was used, which involves the rigorous collection and analysis of data and information. After analyzing the results, the existence of gender inequality at UFG was identified. Therefore, the study suggested the application of the logical framework approach (LFA) (Pfeiffer, 2014; Pereira et al, 2009; Ortegón et al, 2005) for the development of an institutional policy at the university. This methodology is based on a rational perspective of policy formulation processes. Additionally, as a technical-technologist product, indicators and a census questionnaire were developed, which will be presented to UFG with the recommendation for their implementation. It is expected that this study will contribute to a deeper understanding of motherhood and its consequences, as well as enable the development of policies and organizational practices that promote a balance between caregiving demands and the career development of women who are mothers.