Meus melhores homens são as mulheres: uma análise da ascensão de mulheres à posição de liderança no Exército de Salvação do Brasil

Abstract

My best men are women: an analysis of the rise of women to the leadership position in the Salvation Army of Brazil The insertion of women in the labor market took place slowly and gradually, even so, women still face challenges in the search for equal opportunities, especially in management and decision-making positions, including in third sector organizations. The present study aimed to analyze the space for the rise of women to the leadership position in the Salvation Army of Brazil, with a descriptive character and a mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative). The mixed method with concurrent triangulation strategy was used. The data collection technique for a quantitative approach was a questionnaire, in the qualitative approach semi-structured interviews and documentary research were carried out to collect secondary data and thus understand the organization's leadership principles. For data analysis, descriptive statistical analysis and a factor analysis were performed for quantitative data and for qualitative data, interpretative analysis was used. The results achieved demonstrated in relation to the principles of leadership the Salvation Army tends towards gender equality, however, they are not carried out effectively. The factor analysis presented three constructs for female leadership: "efficient management","integrative management" and "guiding management". Concerning, the general perceptions about female leadership, it was found that there are still barriers that prevent women from the leadership position, because in Brazil a macho view still prevails. Thus, it is concluded that equal opportunity, regardless of gender, is an appropriate path for the Salvation Army of the 21st century, as long as it overcomes the existing structural male chauvinism.