Sem filhos por opção

Abstract

He female figure has been gaining a new status of empowerment in society, occupying a space in the public sphere that goes beyond the mother and wife role that they carried out in the past centuries. As a result of the changes in the female scenario, the option of women for not having children has become a growing phenomenon in society. Women who choose not to be mothers are often devalued and martyred by prejudices, which can lead them to social isolation. Objective: Get to know the reports of women who opted for non-maternity. This research has a qualitative and exploratory scope. The data were collected through an individual semi-structured interview, the participants were recruited using the Snowball technique. Minayo's analysis rised two categories: a) The decision on non-maternity, in which it was noted that the women interviewed are certain of their choice for non-maternity, although this decision poses several challenges in their lives; b) Social and cultural challenges to the choice of non-maternity, here they emphasized that the judgments and questions of society, including family members, friends and health professionals, are constant in their daily lives, but also highlight that they can handle more easily in these situations. Through this study it was possible to understand even more the decision, the feelings and the reality lived by these women, hoping that this study Contributes positively in their lives, by sensitizing the society and the health professionals in front of this social demand.