Reprodução social e cuidado: um problema de classe, raça e gênero

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis focuses on the work of care from an intersectional perspective of oppressions. Its objective is to analyze who are the main caregivers, the different aspects and nuances of this work, and the situation of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it sought to investigate the deficit in the regulation of care in Brazilian legislation. To achieve this, an extensive literature review was conducted, statistical data from official research institutes were collected, and a comparative legal examination was performed. At the end of the research, it was concluded that the state apparatus continues to overlook care as work due to economic reasons. It was also found that there is a deficit in the regulation of care in Brazilian legislation compared to the legal systems of other countries. Furthermore, it was noted that the lack of equivalence between professional domestic work and that of urban and rural employees is due to the fact that the majority of caregivers belong to social groups marked by differences in class and race. Finally, it was inferred that care was more pronounced for poor and black women during the pandemic, and the presented data on gender, class, and race of domestic workers also explain the reasons why there were no special regulations for these professionals during this period.