BURLA ÀS COTAS DE GÊNERO NAS ELEIÇÕES PARA CÂMARAS MUNICIPAIS - O CASO DE SANTA RITA-PB

Abstract

This work explores the representation and protagonism of women in politics, highlighting the importance and complexity of gender quotas to ensure equitable participation in power spheres. Initially, it discusses the historical role of gender quotas in politics and the various forms they can take, from legislative to corporate quotas, covering governmental and business contexts. The research presents a debate on the effectiveness of gender quotas, highlighting both the perspectives of their advocates, who see these measures as essential to overcoming structural barriers that limit women's access to positions of power, and critics, who question their ability to promote true gender equality. The study uses a qualitative approach to analyze cases of fraud to gender quotas, with a specific focus on events during the municipal elections in the city of Santa Rita, Paraíba, in 2020. These cases illustrate how quotas can be manipulated, resulting in fictitious female candidacies that do not aim for real electoral participation but merely comply formally with legal requirements. The paper criticizes this practice and discusses the legal and ethical implications, emphasizing the need for surveillance and regulatory action to ensure the integrity of the political and electoral process. Throughout the text, measures implemented to combat and prevent fraud are discussed, and relevant judicial decisions that have sought to strengthen the effectiveness of gender quotas are analyzed, emphasizing the importance of more inclusive and fair political representation. The work concludes with recommendations for future research and policy reform, suggesting a continued focus on improving electoral legislation and promoting gender equality in politics.