Gestão feminina no contexto organizacional: um estudo sobre desafios enfrentados

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the challenges faced by women in management positions within organizations, using a qualitative approach based on semi-structured interviews with thirteen female managers from different sectors. The results show that, although there has been progress in women’s inclusion in leadership positions, structural, cultural, and symbolic barriers still persist, limiting their advancement. The interviewees highlighted coping strategies that include continuous investment in professional development, the building of support networks, and the strengthening of emotional competencies—fundamental elements for legitimizing and consolidating their career paths. It is concluded that promoting gender equity requires profound cultural transformations and the ove rcoming of traditional leadership models, reaffirming the strategic relevance of diversity and inclusion in alignment with ESG guidelines.