Misoginia e internet a manifestação do ódio contra mulheres no ambiente virtual e as possíveis implicações da Lei nº 13.642/2018

Abstract

In the face of the great emphasis that the terms "hate speech" and "misogyny" have gained in the media, in addition to innovation in terms of legislation on the subject, this monography aims to demonstrate how hate or aversion to women manifests through the worldwide web, searching for their origin, characteristics and particularities in the information society. It also attempts to analyze Law 13.642/2018, bringing relevant legal aspects and possible implications for its effectiveness in Brazil’s normative system. Based on doctrinal and legislative research, it was first noted that the roots of prejudice and discrimination against women are much deeper than they appear to be, since the idea of inferiority and feminine submission, propitiated by the patriarchal system, culminates, until the present day, in the most varied forms of violence against the female gender. In addition, through the analysis of said law, it was evidenced that, although the legislator has brought a generic conception about the institute of misogyny, this conceptual scope should not limit, by itself, the applicability of the law. Issues such as the lack of knowledge on the part of operators of the law, as well as the lack of interest on the part of law enforcement officials and public agents, have come to the fore, questioning the real effectiveness and application of the one aimed at combating hate against women manifested through the Internet : the Lola Law.