The Triple Chore Routine of Poor Women in Public Universities: Domestic Work, Paid Work, and Studies

Authors

  • Rebeca Contrera Ávila Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Écio Antônio Portes Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-026X2012000300011

Abstract

This article is taken from a research made under a microsociological approach, and realized with working-class women who, in spite of a double chore routine as mothers, housewives and professionals, decide to pursue their studies in the university, turning their routine into a triple chore one. Besides highlighting some strategies of survival and of remaining at the university even if longer than expected, this work also displays how they come to a compromise between their duties as housewives, workers and university students. At the same time we try to show how women-victims become women-individuals. They are aware of their limitations, but shy away from giving up their dreams.

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Published

2012-09-10

How to Cite

Ávila, R. C., & Portes, Écio A. (2012). The Triple Chore Routine of Poor Women in Public Universities: Domestic Work, Paid Work, and Studies. Revista Estudos Feministas, 20(3), 809–832. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-026X2012000300011

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Articles

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