Visibilizando la voz de las mujeres: trabajo del cuidado no remunerado en el barrio Siloé, Santiago de Cali, Valle del Cauca

Abstract

Historically, the stereotypes culturally assigned to each gender in society, guide the role of men in their role of provider and protector, and women in charge of caring and educating; an issue naturalized over the years due to the capitalist system led by a patriarchal model. By assuming the role of caregiver, women postpone their life projects in order to fulfill the expectations associated with this role. In this research, feminist and care economy theories were addressed, given their relevance to understand the socio-cultural constructions of care. Therefore, a qualitative approach was implemented through the narrative method with the semi-structured interview technique with four women residents of Siloé in the city of Cali and the literature review, which made it possible to analyze the meanings of unpaid domestic work and care, to contribute to the recognition and visibility of the contributions of women in society. As findings, it was evidenced that time for self-care is scarce, in addition to the feelings and emotions that significantly influence their lives and care, generating awareness of the role of women in society.