Relatório de pesquisa do podcast “Chuteiras e sonhos: um passeio sobre o futebol feminino no Brasil e Piauí

Abstract

The podcast Boots and Dreams: A Journey through Women's Soccer in Brazil and Piauí seeks to portray the confrontation of decades of prohibitions and stigmas within the sport, traversing its period of prohibition that resulted in significant setbacks in its development. Today, women's soccer lives a new chapter with its professionalization, yet challenges persist such as the disparity in investment and visibility compared to men's soccer. Within the context of Piauí, there remains a great deal of amateurism in the model of competition, support, and contracting of athletes, who play without formal contracts, resulting in the majority earning less than one minimum wage. They must cover most of the costs, including equipment and medical support, highlighting a considerable gap in representation and support compared to men's soccer. This work aims to promote understanding of the processes in women's soccer in Brazil, while also outlining the history of the sport's development in Piauí, reinforcing the importance of a more inclusive and equitable sports environment for women.