O Projeto São José IV e as políticas públicas para o desenvolvimento sustentável: contribuições da iniciativa Mulheres Rurais no estado do Ceará

Abstract

When addressing the issue of land ownership in Brazil, it becomes evident that women have historically been excluded from formal land rights, both due to patriarchal discourse practices and the lack of public policies that recognized their role in rural areas. In light of this reality, this research aims to present the importance of the Rural Women initiative, linked to the São José IV Project, for sustainable development in the state of Ceará. The investigation is characterized as a theoretical-empirical study, using the case study method and based on secondary sources such as scientific articles, books, and official documents, in order to understand the relevance of the aforementioned initiative. A mixed methodological approach is adopted, integrating elements of both qualitative and quantitative research to provide a broader and deeper understanding of the topic. The content analysis technique is also used to examine the data related to the beneficiaries of the initiative. The data reveal a high level of interest among women who met the criteria of the Rural Women public call, Public Notice n.° 001/2024. A total of 5,432 women applied, of whom only 200 were selected as beneficiaries of the São José IV Project. It is concluded that public policies aimed at sustainable rural development are essential for rural communities, especially for women and other historically marginalized groups, who find in these initiatives opportunities for inclusion and recognition of their contributions.