Banca de DEFESA: NAINA LEITE DE LIMA

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : NAINA LEITE DE LIMA
DATE: 12/12/2025
TIME: 15:00
LOCAL: Videoconferência pelo link: https://meet.google.com/xzd-xtjh-eqk
TITLE:

Diagnosis of Motherhood and Scientific Careers at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte: A Study on Challenges, Institutional Impact, and Support Strategies for Scientist Mothers

KEY WORDS:

Motherhood. Women. Gender Equity. Scientific Career. University.

PAGES: 102
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Administração
SUBÁREA: Administração Pública
SUMMARY:

The present study aimed to develop an institutional diagnosis of the challenges faced by
women researchers who are mothers at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN),
considering the difficulties of balancing an academic career with family and caregiving
responsibilities. The research adopted a qualitative approach, grounded in literature review,
document analysis, and the application of an internal questionnaire among the institution’s staff and
students. Existing institutional policies, internal regulations, and practices related to maternity
leave, parental support, flexible working hours, and the promotion of gender equity were analyzed.
The study sought to understand how motherhood impacts the academic trajectory of researchers and
to identify which mechanisms could be strengthened or implemented to foster a more inclusive,
fair, and gender-sensitive academic environment. Finally, a set of recommendations was presented,
focusing on affirmative actions, institutional guidelines, and policy proposals aimed at valuing
motherhood within academia. Thus, the study intended to contribute to advancing discussions on
gender equity in higher education, recognizing the plurality of women’s experiences and the
importance of building pathways that enable the permanence and success of researcher-mothers at
the university.

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externa à Instituição - ANA LUÍZA FÉLIX SEVERO - UFCG
Presidente - 1753603 - PATRICIA BORBA VILAR GUIMARAES
Interno - 1298976 - YANKO MARCIUS DE ALENCAR XAVIER