Representações sociais acerca dos desafios das mães universitárias dos cursos de gestão - uft.

Abstract

This paper aimed to analyze the challenges faced by university mothers, especially those attending the management courses of the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT). In this sense, through the theory of social representations it tried to verify the understanding of the world of the university mothers, especially regarding the difficulties, the prejudices and the challenges of playing such roles in our society. Therefore, it was necessary to highlight some theoretical assumptions on themes such as gender inequality and feminism, portraying the place of women historically and today. Regarding the approach, this research is qualitative and exploratory, having as procedures of data collection the bibliographic research and open interviews with university mothers of UFT management courses. The results highlight the representations regarding the “adversities and difficulties of being a university mother”; “Father figure” and his [lack of] responsibilities during the process; the “fear and prejudice” experienced within the university environment and, above all, within the classroom; “financial dependence” after facing the need to raise a child and; “family support / absence” as an important pillar during the university period. Moreover, the lack of university assistance has sharpened the hardships suffered, as well as an exhausting journey that makes it impossible to complete higher education regularly.