Empoderamento Feminino e Artesanato: Um estudo com mulheres artesãs na cidade de Codó-MA

Abstract

Female entrepreneurship in crafts is a phenomenon of great global relevance, playing a crucial role in economic and social development. This research focused on the study of female entrepreneurship in the context of artisanal work, specifically with female artisans in the city of Codó, MA. The general objective was to analyze how female entrepreneurship contributes to the empowerment of these women. To this end, we sought to understand the profile of women artisans in the city, identify the challenges and opportunities they face and verify how female entrepreneurship contributes to their empowerment. The methodological approach used was quantitative, seeking to collect precise and numerical data to analyze this relationship. The results obtained revealed that female entrepreneurship in crafts provides several opportunities, such as generating additional income, developing creative and manual skills, and acquiring knowledge in the craft field. Furthermore, women artisans demonstrated a strong agreement regarding the positive impact of entrepreneurship on their empowerment, highlighting that the choice to undertake crafts does not negatively affect their family life. Many of them also receive help from their families in their ventures, which suggests significant support on a personal and professional level. These results highlight the importance of female entrepreneurship in crafts as a means of strengthening women's position in society and promoting economic and social development. social status of the region. It is concluded, therefore, that female entrepreneurship in crafts plays a fundamental role in the empowerment of female artisans, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.