Entre batons, alento e as quatro linhas: (des) construindo a imagem da mulher no futebol

Abstract

This work aims to provide a discussion about the social processes of female insertion in the soccer universe and is constructed from an audiovisual mini-documentary with women participants in the two largest soccer clubs in Rio Grande do Sul: Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense and Sport Clube Internacional. Football has historically been known as a predominantly male field. In this context, the practice of football for a long time was restricted to men, since soccer was considered an inappropriate sport for women's bodies; thus, women remained the role of, at best, spectators. The entry of women into the world of football has always been restricted to what was considered appropriate to the feminine world. For decades, women have been fighting for their place in society, and football is no different, as we are witnessing a growing and continuous female participation in spaces that were previously dominated by men, whether on or off the four lines. This participation ranges from the number of female members and members of the public to those professionals who work in the most diverse areas of the sport. The project aims to provoke a reflection about the image of women in football and, in particular, a debate about how women are treated within the stadiums, being they players, reporters, coaches and participants of the organized twisters of the Gre-Nal duo.