Redes sociais como modo de resistência: um estudo sobre carreiras de mulheres da Polícia Rodoviária Federal

Abstract

Constant technological and social advances have circumvented several changes in organizations, such as the entry of women into historically masculine institutions and the use of internet social networks to publicize their careers. In this sense, the general objective of this article was to analyze modes of expression related to work in the social networks of women in the Federal Highway Police. Specifically, it sought to: a) Map challenges related to gender in the career trajectories of female police officers; b) Identify modes of exposure and interaction related to work, especially those linked to gender, in the social networks of female police officers; and c) Analyze the repercussions on the use of social networks to publicize the career of women police officers. As a method, an exploratory research was carried out, with a qualitative approach, through narratives evidenced with semi-structured interviews and direct observation of the Instagram profile of female police officers. Complementarily, interviews were also carried out with policemen. The analysis of the collected data was carried out by themes based on narrative research. Among the main results achieved, it is highlighted that female police officers use Instagram as a means of expression and resistance to situations of gender prejudice, so that they are heard and respected. In this way, they also motivate those who aspire to achieve a career as a federal highway police officer, represent the female voice of the PRF and make the guidelines on machismo and female police officers exposed and discussed, gaining great visibility.