Mercado de trabalho e a atuação da mulher no setor bancário da cidade de Sousa/PB.

Abstract

The research dissertation on the subject of labor market and women's role in the banking sector due to the portion of this population have to live in his professional life with discrimination and prejudice, even showing their ability. This research aimed to identify the main difficulties of experience in the labor market faced by women working in bank branches in the city of Sousa / PB. As theoretical foundations were discussed issues related to the submission and female empowerment, the inclusion of women in the labor market, difficulties and achievements, as well as considerations of gender pro-equity program, on the banking sector in Brazil and finally on the role of women in this sector. The methodological aspects that guided the research involve a descriptive quantitative study, including 7 banks, and with the data collection a structured questionnaire instrument with professional data, perception of gender equality and data demographic partners with closed questions, open and semi-open. The data were analyzed and main results, it is observed that they perceive behavioral differences in the performance of tasks carried out between men and women, treatment is seen as equal, but isolated cases have been pointed out by some. The most important factors in reconciling personal life and work were considered by them dialogue, frank and open relationship between the spouses, the efficient time management and prioritization of the family at the expense of career advancement. It is noteworthy among their responses a notorious difficulty in reconciling work and family and that it undermines the professional growth of the same. As for obstacles to growth on the profession, banking women believe that family, the hours, the prejudice against them and the need for mobility are the major impediments and harmful for faster career advancement. Finally, this research aims to contribute to a better observation of the role of women in our society.