Desafios e perspectivas na mitigação da violência política de gênero: uma investigação sobre a experiência das mulheres em contexto político

Abstract

Gender-based political violence in the contemporary Brazilian context represents a phenomenon that predominantly affects women in positions as candidates and elected offlcials. This scenario necessitates an in-depth analysis of its manifestation, underlying motivations, inflicted harm, and possible mitigation strategies. Thus, a conceptual understanding of this phenomenon is sought, exploring how its roots are intrinsically linked to the historically assigned social role of women. Additionally, possible classifications of these behaviors are outlined, elucidating the motivations behind these actions and highlighting their detrimental impact on democratic foundations. The research then addresses female underrepresentation in the political Sphere, exposing factors contributing to this disparity, including the role of political parties as contributors to perpetuating this scenario, characterizing it as a form of gender-based political violence. Finally, an analysis of the normative framework approved in Brazil on this topic is conducted. Considering the perceived inadequacy in combating these aggressions, possible initiatives to underrnine this harmml phenomenon to society are explored, including references to legislative proposals from other countries. The methodology employed in this research is of a qualitative nature, utilizing a bibliographical and documentary approach with descriptive analysis of the results, and the research is classified as pure. The f1nal considerations emphasize that the historically assigned social role of women has resulted in their exclusion from the political Sphere, perpetuating obstacles to female participation and perrnanence in power. Consequently, women, when running for office and being elected, face various forms of violence perpetrated by different aggressors, highlighting the urgency of effective legislation and public policies to eradicate gender-based political violence. It is observed that current legislation on the issue is considered insufficient, demanding more robust measures and the collective effort of institutions for effective legal combat against the phenomenon addressed in this research.