Emprego feminino na produção canavieira do Estado de São Paulo - 2000/2010

Abstract

The feminist movements’ struggle for equal rights emphasizes social changes. However, although much has been achieved over the years, the battle for space in the labor market remains a constant challenge for woman. The records on the labor market show the inclusion of women with more vigor in recent years, even in traditionally male professions segmentation. Thus, this paper aims to analyze the profile of women’s jobs in sugarcane production in the state of Sao Paulo. The choice for this state is directly related to the fact that it is the largest producer of sugarcane in the country. To account for the interest of the study, we used data from the List Annual Social Information (RAIS) of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE). The time frame focuses on the years 2000 and 2010. The main result show absolute and relative increase in female participation in the labor market in all major sectors of economic activity classified by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistic (IBGE), including the cultivation of sugarcane, the National Classification of Economic Activities (CNAE). Were recorded concentrations of the majority of women in large establishments, with a strong focus for reemployment in sugar. The profile of the female segment in the sugar industry points to a higher incidence of women aged 30-49 years with low education, higher turnover and high concentration in the range of lower wages. Thus, in can be inferred that female participation cultivation of sugarcane in the state of Sao Paulo grew and intensified in the years 2000 and 2010, an increase of the amount that happened to a pari passu insertion regulated from records on the portfolio and the precarious low wage level and the consequent reduction in living conditions.