Participação de mulheres na gestão de propriedades familiares produtoras de cacau de Tucumã/PA

Abstract

Family farming is characterized by rural production structured around family work. The work is organized and managed by the family, so it is essential to understand the spaces occupied by women in this environment. The state of Pará has a well developed agriculture, in which the municipality of Tucumã is among one of the leaders of the state of Pará in the production of cocoa. The gender relationship present in rural areas assigns different roles to each of the genders. In this way, this study aims to analyze the participation of women in the management of cocoa-producing family properties in the municipality of Tucumã-PA. In methodological terms, the research is considered as descriptive qualitative, making use of primary data, which were collected through semi-structured interviews, in January 2022 with 3 women cocoa producers. The analysis took into account the characterization of women, the verification of the work they perform in management, as well as the difficulties and their performance in the tasks, activities and management of rural properties. It was possible to perceive that they have to reconcile the double journey of domestic responsibilities with managerial actions of the property, even with the lack of recognition and appreciation by the family and society.