Desenvolvimento local, turismo, precariedade e relações de trabalho : uma análise da praia de Coqueirinho - PB.

Abstract

The present research aimed to analyze one of the aspects of Coqueirinho Beach, located in the state of Paraíba, one of the most visited tourist destinations in the region, whose main economic activity is tourism. The study focused on local labor relations and was grounded in concepts related to local development, tourism, and precariousness. It sought to outline the socioeconomic profile of the region’s workers through the application of questionnaires.The central axis of the investigation was to understand the dynamics of precarious labor within the tourism sector, proposing a critical perspective on the notion that tourism solely represents opportunities for low-income workers. Furthermore, public policies aimed at the sector were analyzed, taking into account the perceptions of workers and public authorities regarding infrastructure, professional training, and promotion strategies, with the goal of assessing their potential to mitigate labor precarization.