Women in politics in Brazil: inclusion and political capital of female federal deputies

Abstract

This study aims to verify the factors that influence and make the insertion of women in Brazilian politics difficult. The theoretical framework focused on inclusion in politics and political capital, and a descriptive qualitative study was conducted. The data were collected by semi-structured interviews with eight federal deputies in Brazil, elected in 2018, and the themathic analysis was used to examine the data. The results show differences between the inclusion and permanence of women in politics. It was found that quotas are essential so that women do not face difficulties and barriers to affiliation with political parties. Finally, the family capital is the main way that the interviewed women access politics, and it is important as a passport for insertion.