Divisão sexual do trabalho nas famílias com usuários(as) de saúde mental: relato de experiência de uma assistente social residente

Abstract

The objective of this article is to reflect, from the experience of a resident Social Worker, social roles linked to the sexual division of work in families with mental health users in primary health care. This is a study in the format of a theoretical-practical experience report, resulting from a one-year period of practice in a Family Health Strategy. It was observed, through the experience in this territory and the services provided, that women occupy the role of caregivers within the families. Adding to the literature review, one can understand the absence of the State as an effective health care provider, the accountability of the family, familistic policies, and the sexual division of labor, which establishes the social role of the female figure as caregiver and responsible for the family's well-being. All contestations prove to be interesting for the order of capital in a system that is also patriarchal.