Inclusão de género na indústria do turismo: desafios e oportunidades para a igualdade de género na cidade de Inhambane caso da área urbana

Abstract

Gender inclusion in tourism is a concept that seeks to guarantee equal opportunities, participation, and recognition for men and women in all activities, positions, and sectors related to the tourism industry. This research aims to understand gender inclusion in the tourism industry, focusing on the opportunities and challenges for gender inclusion in the urban area of ​​the city of Inhambane. The research aimed to identify the representation of women and leadership in the tourism sector, to understand the challenges and opportunities that women face in tourism, and subsequently present strategies for promoting gender equality. This approach aims to eliminate existing gender inequalities in the sector, as well as combat stereotypes and discriminatory practices. The research methodology used consisted of the use of various technical procedures based on qualitative and quantitative studies. A total of 14 tourism professionals were surveyed, and 7 institutions dealing with tourism in the urban area of ​​the city of Inhambane were interviewed. For the evaluation of the results, the descriptive and statistical method was used, based on a literature review on challenges and opportunities for gender inclusion in tourism, which provides support for the data analysis. With the analysis and interpretation of the field results, it is concluded that there is low gender representation, the biggest challenge is sexual harassment committed by clients and safety for women, training and capacity-building opportunities designated for women, and the implementation of public policies as a strategy for inclusion.(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)