NAS ONDAS DO TRABALHO: UM OLHAR DAS EXPERIÊNCIAS NO COTIDIANO DAS MULHERES VENDEDORAS AMBULANTES NO LITORAL.

This study aimed to investigate the work practices of female street vendors on the suburban coast of Salvador, utilizing a constructionist approach anchored in actor-network theory. The methodology included observations of these women's everyday work, with the use of field journals for recording information generated in the field. The produced information encompassed the precarious working conditions, exhausting work hours, and social inequalities present in this context. Additionally, the presence of children, adolescents, and elderly individuals in the labor activities was noted, highlighting the need for measures to protect their rights and well-being. Challenges faced during the study included some participants' refusal to share their experiences and the complexity of interactions in the research field. There is a need to develop and implement policies and actions that improve working conditions and promote gender equality in the informal sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]