Limitations of female emancipation

the gender division in domestic work

Authors

  • Diego Vinícius Brito dos Santos Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9064-0663
  • Priscilla Moreira da Silva Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Geiza Venícia dos Santos Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte

Keywords:

Gender division, Housework, Gender equality, Gender stereotypes, Exploration

Abstract

In this essay, we analyze the persistent gender segregation of domestic work in contemporary society and its impact on women's social participation and the perpetuation of gender stereotypes. Domestic work, mostly performed by women, is invisible and unpaid, limiting their public participation. Examples and statistical data illustrate the cultural and social barriers that consolidate this inequality. We also examine the association of female identity with the role of homemaker, reinforcing harmful stereotypes that restrict choices and opportunities, with concrete examples. We address the economic aspect of gender division in domestic work, highlighting its exploitation of the female workforce and the generation of surplus value for men. We discussed the urgent need for interventions and structural changes to promote gender equality and combat the exploitation of women through domestic work. We used the narrative review as a methodology, synthesizing the contributions of contemporary studies. We conclude that facing this gender division in domestic work is essential for the emancipation of women in today's society.

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Author Biographies

Diego Vinícius Brito dos Santos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Mestre em Filosofia pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Filosofia da UFRN (PPGFil)

Priscilla Moreira da Silva, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Graduada em Pedagogia pela UFRN e Especialista em Educação Especial pela NASSAU. Atualmente é servidora Pública do Município de Natal/RN e Parnamirim/RN, exercendo a função de professora efetiva/titular do Ensino Fundamental e Educação Infantil

Geiza Venícia dos Santos, Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte

Graduada em Filosofia pela UERN

Published

2023-12-29

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Articles and Free Themes