Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é compreender a importância e os sentidos que mulheres atuantes na Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro atribuem ao trabalho. Foram realizadas entrevistas em profundidade com 23 policiais mulheres e seus depoimentos foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo. Os resultados indicam que o trabalho possui alta centralidade em suas vidas, a despeito das dificuldades enfrentadas - tanto as inerentes à atividade policial, quanto aquelas advindas de sua atuação em uma ocupação predominantemente masculina. Com relação aos resultados laborais mais valorizados por essas mulheres, destacam-se a remuneração recebida, por lhes assegurar algum conforto e independência financeira, o prestígio que esta ocupação lhes confere, o prazer e o senso de propósito por realizarem um trabalho percebido como socialmente relevante. O estudo contribui para a literatura sobre sentido do trabalho, ao trazer a perspectiva de um grupo de mulheres que atua em uma profissão estereotipada como masculina. Nesse sentido, vale destacar que os obstáculos enfrentados por estas profissionais em suas carreiras parecem não comprometer os sentidos positivos associados ao trabalho que realizam.
The purpose of this article is to understand the importance and the meanings of work for women working in the Military Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro. In-depth interviews were conducted with 23 female police officers, and their testimonies were subjected to content analysis. The results indicate that work has a high centrality in their lives, despite the difficulties faced - both those inherent to the police activity and those arising from working in a male-dominated occupation. Remuneration stands out as a valued result of the work, which ensures some comfort and financial independence. The prestige that this occupation confers to the participants is also important, in addition to the pleasure and sense of purpose for carrying out a job perceived as socially relevant. The study contributes to the literature on the meaning of work by bringing the perspective of a group of women working in a male-stereotyped profession. In that regard, it is worth highlighting that the obstacles faced by the police officers who work in this stereotyped career seem not to prevent the positive meanings associated with their work.
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