A criação de galinhas caipiras pelas mulheres do tabuleiro de Muqueim – Areia -PB

Abstract

The present study aimed to present and discuss aspects of the production of free-range broiler in the community Muqueim-Areia-PB, characterized as a productive feminine activity in the family context. This is a qualitative survey conducted under the implementation of the extension program “Quem disse que as mulheres não podem? Educação em direitos, esportes e saúde” [who said women can't? Education in rights, Sports and Health] (PROEXT/MEC/2016), held with ten women farmers and residents in the rural area, in the above-mentioned community, aged between 31 and 64 years. Data collection from June 2016 to September 2017, was conducted through questionnaires, in loco observations, individual interviews, group interview and photographs. From a diagnosis on farming activities alongside the group of women involved in the activities of the program, the creation of free-range broiler has been identified as a predominant animal species, being the majority as productive activity for consumption and as an increase in household income. The main problems faced by these women were investigated and in order to contribute to improving these conditions, educational technical interventions were conducted with guidance to the farmer group, on proper management and sanitary conditions. It was found, in this social context, that women are protagonists, but they do not rely on assistance to develop a quality grower activity and that, from the technical guidelines available there were changes in the growing habits, minimizing losses. Therefore, it is possible to highlight that a regular technical assistance is needed to grower women, to permit the success in the creation of free-range chicken and to encourage women's empowerment in the rural context, since the educational technical intervention effectively contributed to the satisfactory to resolve the problems pointed out.