Profissionalização do futebol de mulheres no Brasil: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the academic production regarding the professionalization of women's soccer in Brazil over the last 10 years (2015 to 2025). The specific objectives outlined are: 1) to locate articles addressing the topic under investigation; 2) to select the texts for analysis; 3) to organize the selected material; and 4) to conduct the analysis of the obtained data. This research can be characterized as a bibliographic and descriptive study. A qualitative approach was employed for data analysis. Data collection was conducted on academic platforms such as Google Scholar and SciELO, with a focus on articles related to the theme. This study problematizes the difficulties faced by women in practicing soccer and the manner in which their professionalization process has unfolded, considering the adversities in promoting equality and recognition. It presents the findings of research in the field regarding this thematic, based on the six articles selected for analysis. The following categories were identified within these articles: stigmatization, overcoming obstacles, resistance, struggles, challenges, and gender inequality, which guided our analyses. From this perspective, women's soccer has advanced, but the path remains fraught with challenges that demand significant courage and determination from the players. Each step they take is evidence of overcoming obstacles, confronting barriers, gender inequality, and impediments with impressive strength.