O processo de empoderamento de mulheres agricultoras da comunidade remanescente quilombola Nossa Senhora do Livramento (Igarapé Açú/Nordeste Paraense)

Abstract

The present work addresses the search for equality between men and women in society. In the agricultural environment, this search also occurs, since everyone should enjoy the same rights. The objective of this study was to analyze the empowerment process of women belonging to the Quilombola community, Our Lady of Liberty / Igarapé-Açú town, in the northeast of Pará, and specifically to: (i) analyze the role of women in agriculture; (ii) know the difficulties of women farmers through the process of empowerment; (iii) understand how access to and management of community resources occurs. The methodology was based on ethnographic research with a qualitative approach. For data collection, non-systematic observations were made with field notes, structured interviews, as well as questionnaires and image registration during visits to the community, to learn more about their experiences and the women's empowerment process. The analysis of the data allowed to identify that the women are assuming agricultural tasks that previously were considered like activities realized only by men. The lack of unity among the majority of women, lack of employment, low level of schooling and discrimination are among the factors that hinder the empowerment process. Already access to community resources is under the responsibility of a treasurer, but the leader D. Tereza carries out its administration, this shows that she can be an example to be followed by empowered women within a small community, showing all their potential and competence in the position he has. Therefore, the present work shows that the empowerment process of women in the community is happening, but still in an incipient way showing that the feminine role has its importance and can be a differential factor for the development of the community, serving as an example for every society.