Participação da mulher no orçamento familiar: um estudo de caso na comunidade do Valentina Figueiredo sobre aspectos econômicos

Abstract

This study aimed to measure the participation of women in the family budget, understanding the importance of their contribution to the household financial balance at Valentina de Figueiredo community. For this was used as basis a data collection, such as bibliographical research and a questionnaire with a total of 300 respondents in January 2014, with questions directed to women of different age groups, corresponding to their degree of education, analyzing whether or not they were inserted labor market, participated and if they were concerned somehow in control of the household budget. Therefore was found that 45% of women active in the labor market showed an age range 20-30 years old. However, the higher level of education is represented by women between 31-40 years, with a bachelor's degree, master's and doctoral degrees. The acting in the market today, regardless of age, they are looking for a qualification requirement for the labor market itself. It was found that 90% of respondents contributed in family spending, thereby taking the family to a more comfortable financial situation. 88% believe that women who receive some compensation by an employment contract, bring significant benefits to the household budget in which they operate. It is noticed than, that with women’s work, families can better control their budget, set goals and pursue financial growth.