Gender-based violence in the Maria da Penha Law

a concept in dispute

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Keywords:

Maria da Penha Law, Gender Paradigma, Gender-based Violence, Access to Justice, Jurisprudence

Abstract

https://doi.org/10.1590/2179-8966/2024/72628

In 2023, the Maria da Penha Law celebrated its 17th anniversary, a sufficient period for its main concepts to be understood by the legal system. However, decisions from various Brazilian courts express resistance to the incorporation of the gender paradigm and misunderstanding of the concept of gender-based violence. Through a literature review of research on the interpretation of the Maria da Penha Law, this article aims to provide evidence of a trend towards restrictive interpretations by courts regarding the concept of gender-based violence when granting protective measures. This trend increases obstacles to women's access to justice, violating the Maria da Penha Law, conventions, and recommendations of international mechanisms for the protection of women's human rights.

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Author Biography

Carmen Hein de Campos, Red Alas - Rede Latino Americana de Acadêmicas e Acadêmicos de Direito

Violência baseada no gênero na lei Maria da PenhaDoutora em Ciências Criminais pela PUCRS. Mestre em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) e pela Universidade de Toronto. Professora visitante no Mestrado em Direito da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel). Professora colaboradora do Centro Universitário Autônomo do Brasil (UniBrasil). Integrante do Consórcio Lei Maria da Penha e da Red Alas (Rede Latinoamericana de Acadêmicas e Acadêmicos do Direito). Coeditora da Revista IGAL (IusGenero América Latina - Red Alas/Universidade Interamericana de Porto Rico). Associada da Themis – Gênero, Justiça e Direitos Humanos. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4672-0084 Email: charmcampos@gmail.com

 

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Published

2024-05-16

How to Cite

de Campos, C. H. (2024). Gender-based violence in the Maria da Penha Law: a concept in dispute. Direito E Práxis, 15(4), 1–28. Retrieved from https://www.e-publicacoes.uerj.br/revistaceaju/article/view/72628

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Vol. 15 No. 4 (2024): REVISTA DIREITO E PRÁXIS

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