Diversidade e inclusão: uma perspectiva para os processos formativos da Indústria 4.0

Abstract

The Fourth Industrial Revolution implies a series of changes and accommodations in society in the face of its technological progress, which are integrated into the social dynamics of individuals. From this perspective, the literature presents consistent studies regarding the ongoing transformations resulting from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. However, few studies address the topic of diversity and inclusion in the context of Industry 4.0, which is relevant from a socioeconomic point of view. The technologies covered in the Fourth Industrial Revolution can contribute to including or excluding the multiple profiles of people that make up society, especially in terms of access to these resources. This research considers training processes as an antecedent in the inclusion of people belonging to socially minoritized groups in the world of work in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Through multiple case studies and interviews, this research aims to understand how professional education institutions consider the inclusion of people from socially minoritized groups in their training processes for the world of work from the perspective of Industry 4.0. As main results, the study highlighted facilitators, barriers and essential elements to be considered in the training processes of people from socially minoritized groups in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Thus, we understand the inclusion process from broad perspectives to taking care of the specificities of each student. Seeking a culture of inclusion, inclusive spaces, diverse educational methodologies, trained people, mapping an appropriate student journey, support structure, at the same time as expanding professional training offers and their communication to socially minoritized groups, can be relevant factors in journey towards diversity and inclusion in Industry 4.0 training processes.