FEMALE WORK AND PRECARIOUSNESS: THE CASE OF COSMETICS CONSULTANTS IN THE AGRESTE OF PERNAMBUCO, BRAZIL

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze work setup played by cosmetic consultants of Direct Sales System (DSS) in Brazil. For the production of this work a research with qualitative approach and exploratory character was carried through semi-structured interview, and for the analysis of the obtained data the content analysis was used. As result there is the lack of labor rights and the existing precarious work played by women consultants. The existence of flexible forms of work are characteristics of this activity, where there are pressure by excessive and frequent sales, by payments of purchases to maturity, and quality service by consultants, making them the main responsible for conducting their business, and this activity is marked by the lack of assistance from the company in which they provide services.

Published
2020-07-06
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