Work, the Brazilian Women, and the Teaching Profession: Some Notes

Abstract

In this article, we present some notes on three distinct themes, but whose understanding requires an interdisciplinary analysis considering presenting aspects that intertwine and feature dependent ways from each other. Thus, the introduction presents the world of work aspects in our society, seeking to situate the important participation of all its processes, including women, through training processes of the production of knowledge on education. Then, we present a reflection on the work of women, double work shift and the division of labor between the sexes. Finally, we discuss some historical aspects about the woman in the teacher profession in Brazil.

Directionality and systemic governance : Lessons from Brazilian pig system transformations from the 1960s to date

“…Two changes in Brazilian society were especially relevant for the pig production system at the time. The first was the popularization of domestic refrigerators; this met the demand arising from the new Brazilian urban family profile, as in 1960 16.5% of Brazilian women were employed outside the home (Brabo et al, 2015). The second was the introduction of vegetable oils (Chaddad, 2016).…”

“…Changes in the Brazilian economy and society, such as the popularization of domestic refrigerators and vegetable oils, prompted pig producers to consider new directions in the mid-1960s (Brabo et al, 2015;Brito, 2006). Gradually, pork lard ceased to be the Brazilian pig market's leading product, making room for processed products aimed at urban fast-food consumption -e.g., sausages and ham (Spies, 2003).…”