De agenda global à política pública: igualdade de gênero no desenvolvimento econômico do Estado de São Paulo

Abstract

The objective of this research is to deepen the understanding of the implementation of the gender equality goals of the 2030 Agenda in the state of São Paulo, focusing on the Secretariat for Economic Development (SDE) and its employment and job and income generation policies. To this end, firstly, a mapping of the ongoing public policy programs of the Secretariat of Economic Development (SDE) of the state of São Paulo was carried out, using information from the official website. Subsequently, these policies were analyzed seeking to identify which of them would have a gender focus, that is, which of these programs have women from São Paulo as their target audience. Having identified the secretariat's public gender policies, the joint applicability of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 - Eradication of Poverty, 5 - Gender Equality and 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth in the selected program was analyzed. From the mapping of these public policies, the research demonstrated which of these programs and policies promote development aligned with gender equality and how they do so. This work uses qualitative methodology, although it uses quantitative elements in its analysis, in a way that combines the analysis of data and available documents with applied literature, in order to form an interpretation of the results offered. The results indicate that of the 21 programs, only 1 has a gender focus, Empreenda Mulher, a microcredit line aimed exclusively at women. Although Empreenda Mulher is important for offering access to financial resources for women in São Paulo, being the only one in the department that proposes gender equality demonstrates the difficulty of discussing social inequalities in development. In this work, the reality of São Paulo women in the job market, marked by salary differences, low representation and increased unemployment rates, is contextualized, highlighting class, race and gender inequalities. The research also explores the connection between local public policies and the global agenda, considering the importance of the SDGs in legitimizing a development model.