A ética profissional e a desigualdade de gênero na formação em Engenharia Mecânica: um estudo de caso na UTFPR – câmpus Londrina

Abstract

This study analyzes the integration of ethical education and the promotion of gender equity in the Mechanical Engineering program at the Federal University of Technology – Paraná (UTFPR), Londrina Campus, as recommended by the National Curriculum Guidelines (DCNs). A qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach is adopted, based on a case study that combines document analysis and semi-structured interviews with faculty members and students. The research focuses on the incorporation of professional ethics and social issues in the Course Pedagogical Project (PPC), with particular emphasis on gender inequalities and institutional actions addressing these themes. It considers the historical context of engineering as a predominantly male field, discussing structural barriers and exclusion mechanisms that affect women's retention in the area. The study aims to contribute to reflections on the role of universities in building more inclusive and ethically committed educational environments.