Violência contra as mulheres no trabalho: o assédio sexual em uma universidade federal

Abstract

Some advances in prevention and reprehension policies for violence against women have occurred, especially in both domestic and in the family setting environments. Albeit, women in their work environment also suffer from violence, sexual harassment being one of its means. Facing reports and the eminent discussion about the theme at the University, this research has aimed to contribute in the discussion about sexual harassment against public officials in working relations at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS campus. The work has consisted of a case study with both quantitative and qualitative approach and explanatory character. A questionnaire was applied in which the Scale of Beliefs about Sexual Violence, by Martins et al, was used, the data were analized statistically; and also a semi-structured interview with two administrators from the Office of Human Resources at UFSM, which passed by content analysis. The results of this research have indicated that public officials both male and female are not permissive to sexual violence, and although the University has promoted a discussion on the theme, there still is not a place for attending, from complaint to refuge, destined for the victims of abuse at the institution. From the gathered data, the proposal is to set such environment, relying on multidisciplinary attendings for the victims, as well as the promotion of preventive actions aiming the guidance of men and women who work at the institution.