Objective:
To analyze from an analytical category of gender, the dimensions of violence against rural women according to health management staff, professionals and workers from the southern municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul.
Methods:
It is a qualitative study carried out with 56 participants of municipal health staff, professionals and workers who work in rural areas. The data were generated by a semi-structured interview and underwent analysis of thematic content.
Results:
It was observed male's power and authority as the home supplier and chief while the rural woman is seen within the relation among labor, subordination and obedience. The presence of prejudices and concrete gender inequalities stimulates discrimination practices. Besides, it is justified domestic violence and limitation of women's rights.
Conclusion:
it is concluded that for most of the interviewees violence against rural women has become a natural event and a problem of difficult insertion in health area.
Violence Against Women; Gender and Health; Rural Population Health; Primary Health Care