Maternidade acadêmica: limites e desafios na Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul

Abstract

This graduation completion work sought to understand the impact of motherhood on the experiences of students at the Federal University of Fronteira Sul (UFFS), Laranjeiras do Sul/PR. It is known that motherhood produces notable inequalities in the lives and academic production not only of students, but also among professors and researchers. Extensive literature has highlighted the difficulties of entering, remaining and advancing in an academic career due to the historical gender inequality in this context. It is based on the hypothesis that motherhood has a significant impact on the experiences of student mothers, from their academic performance, retention, to interpersonal relationships and mental health. The research methodology was qualitative, with field research carried out with participant observation, open interviews with student mothers, use of secondary data produced by the Student Affairs Office (ASSAE) at UFFS, in addition to a bibliographic review on the topic.The research results demonstrated an in-depth look at the reality of these students at UFFS, highlighting their main challenges and demands when carrying out motherhood during the academic period. The data contributes to a more complete understanding of the obstacles faced by this specific group of female college students.