A Mulher e o Mercado de Trabalho

Abstract

It all started with the arrival of the Industrial Revolution in which women assumed their role in the job market, working in areas that were previously dominated exclusively by men. Even with these achievements, prejudice continues to exist. The statistics point that women are the majority in higher education, to obtain greater recognition in the labor market. With the emergence of contraceptive methods, it made it easier for some women have the opportunity to decide about their maternal life, as motherhood can be a obstacle in a woman's professional career. The work environment is not always a safe place for them, with risks of sexual and moral harassment. Although there is a growing conquest of women in the labor market there is still gender discrimination.