Agricultura familiar pelas mãos femininas: percepção das agricultoras de Jaçanã - RN.

Abstract

Since the decade of 90, the family farming has been gaining prominence in Brazilian scenario, since, in addition to having as a basis the work of every family, even if it shows important in the generation of income and in the production of healthy food, sustainably, contributing so to guarantee food security. However it is necessary to broaden the discussions and reflections about the relationship of gender, but specifically the issue of women in the field. In addition, public policies were created to meet the needs of farmers, giving them adequate conditions for completion of its work, because it is so important, favoring their emancipation and empowerment in society. Therefore, the research had as objective to analyze the inclusion and participation of women in family farming communities of the rural area of the municipality of Jaçanã-RN. The study was qualitative, conducted in two rural communities, which were selected by presenting the largest number of women farmers who were actively participating in the Rural Association. Data collection took place by the implementation of the structured questionnaire. After the collection and analysis of data, we observed that the situation of women in the field is still difficult, because it does not have the necessary structures to guarantee a decent work, although it is pride of his work, because it is from him that take the breadwinner of the family, guarantee a healthier diet, with a more environmentally sustainable production. Thus, he contacted with the research that family farming and the situation of rural women still need greater attention, public investment and clarification, boosting the critical thinking of these, aiming to improve your work and political action, in order to break down the barriers of its invisibility in the public sphere, ensuring not only the equality, but also the social equity.