This undergraduate thesis aims to develop a dramaturgy based on the life story
of Rosa Maria Ferreira de Sousa, my mother, a riverside woman who, at the age of 12
in 1966, left her relatively tranquil life in the interior of Marajó (PA) and migrated to
Belém do Pará, under the promise of studying and having a better life. However, upon
arriving in the city, she was confronted with a harsh reality: domestic exploitation under
conditions akin to slavery. The research process involves my own memories and an
interview with my mother. The dramaturgy to be constructed aims to highlight a sad
yet common story in our region and expose the reality of domestic exploitation,
especially of pre-adolescent girls. The work does not seek to portray literally all the
challenges faced by my mother, but rather to create powerful scenes inspired by
personal experiences and the injustices she witnessed with other domestic workers
who dared to question the conditions to which they were subjected, as well as scenes
I witnessed as the son of Ms. Rosa, who was sponsored by one of her employers.
Through this dramaturgy, titled "Duszôtro," the goal is to invite the audience to reflect
on the existence of domestic exploitation and its relevance in the current social context.
The work aims to provoke reflection on social inequality, human rights violations, and
the importance of combating this form of exploitation. It also encourages actions and
public policies focused on protecting victims and promoting gender equality.
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