“Quem ama não mata”: uma análise das políticas públicas de combate à violência de gênero e o sistema patriarcal

Abstract

This work analyzes gender violence, with an emphasis on feminicide, in the Brazilian context, exploring the influence of the patriarchal system in perpetuating this violence against women. The study discusses the historical evolution of women's oppression and its relationship with feminicide, which is the most extreme expression of this violence. Furthermore, the public policies implemented to tackle the problem are analyzed, with emphasis on the Maria da Penha Law and the Feminicide Law, regarding their effectiveness and how the patriarchal system acts in maintaining the culture of violence. Despite legislative advances, femicide continues to increase, reflecting the ineffectiveness of policies in the face of a deeply rooted patriarchal culture that is resistant to change. The research adopts a critical feminist perspective, which proposes the need for cultural changes to dismantle the structures that support gender-based violence, using the exploratory-predictive method and qualitative approach. It is concluded that the simple implementation of public policies, without broader social and cultural transformation, is not enough to eradicate violence against women.