Carreira de mulheres negras e migrantes no Brasil: barreiras interseccionais e narrativas de resistência

Abstract

The present study proposes a critical investigation into the careers of racialized and migrant women in light of intersectional theory, aiming to discuss the barriers faced, resources to overcome them, and resistance strategies in the professional context. Beyond the barriers, it discusses how migrant women build their careers in a new territory, despite prejudice and marginalization. For this purpose, a mixed-method research was conducted, consisting of a survey and individual interviews. Seventy-two black refugee or migrant women between the ages of 22 and 60 from different countries in Africa and Latin America, who are currently residing in Brazil, participated in the study. In the first study, the survey, a Sociodemographic Questionnaire, the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale, the Gender Racial Microaggressions Scale, and the Likelihood and Coping Scale were used. In the second study, individual interviews, a semi-structured interview guide was used. This study contributes to the literature on career, intersectionality, and migration by addressing the experiences of racialized and migrant women in the labor market, how they perceive, respond, and resist to the intersecting forms of oppression. Furthermore, it discusses diversity and inclusion practices and the importance of support and critical management in organizations.