Joscilene Souza

Joscilene Souza, a 57-year-old retiree from Volta Redonda, RJ, is part of the first generation of women in her family to work outside the home and achieve retirement. After facing the challenges of balancing domestic responsibilities with her career as a teacher, she reflects on the need for special retirement provisions for educators, highlighting the demanding nature of teaching and the dual burdens women often carry.