Marias que ocupam espaços: uma análise da trajetória acadêmica e profissional de mulheres negras na cidade de Uberlândia-MG

Abstract

The present study proposes portraying the academic and professional path of three black women living in Uberlandia – MG which, in different ways, contribute to the racial equality and gender promotion in this city. One of the main points is emphasize the political meaning of being a black woman in an unequal society, which prevents this segment of the population to occupy different spaces of power, in an attempt to understand the gender relations and the elaboration processes of black women subjectivities. This research intends to give visibility to the struggles and achievements, as well as analyze this social group performance when it comes to building and strengthening their actions to combat racism and work in favor of the racial and gender equality. This way, from statistical data and their life stories, sought to detail the trajectory traced by these women who have reached exceptional professional positions in their areas. The study is guided by the adversities encountered during their personal life experiences and academic formation period that influenced on the identity process and its repercussion in their working areas.