O mercado de trabalho do município de Ponta Grossa-PR analisado a partir da perspectiva LGBTQ+

Abstract

In the contemporary world, diversity carries the meaning of the search for equal opportunities and respect for the singularities of each one. Despite the Federal Constitution (Article 5) defending that all individuals must be treated in the same way, in practice the process occurs in an exclusive manner. Prejudice and aversion to LGBTQ+ subjects are still very present, whether at home due to non-acceptance from the family, difficulty in entering and remaining in the labor market, exclusion and segregation experienced in society and in schools, being constantly the targets of looks and jokes. As provided by the Democratic Rule of Law, every individual has a fundamental right to equality, freedom, decent work and citizenship, but it is necessary to recognize that not everyone can exercise them with the same opportunities. This research proposes to analyze the insertion of the LGBTQ+ population in the world of work, considering the labor market in the municipality of Ponta Grossa - Paraná. To achieve the proposed objective, exploratory research was carried out, of a qualitative nature, supported by quantitative techniques. As for the data collection methods, bibliographical research, documental research, and questionnaires applied online were used, treated through descriptive statistics and content analysis. In all, 131 responses were collected and the analysis of the results indicates that the majority of LGBTQ+ respondents from Ponta Grossa are in the labor market, but still do not see this space as a place free from prejudice. Given the results, it is possible to verify the need for more actions and interventions related to inclusion and dignified and equal treatment in the working environments of the city of Ponta Grossa.