Historical approach on the creation of the Femicide Law in Brazil

Abstract

Historically, Brazilian society has incorporated the dictates of a patriarchal structure. This patriarchal structure is essentially sexist, where male figures stand out and carry a feeling of domination and power over women. This study aims to analyze the historical and sociocultural aspects that led Brazil to edit the Feminicide Law. In this fight against violence against women, the feminist movements have been one of the biggest collaborators. The creation of the penal type of femicide is, therefore, considered a political and academic landmark for feminism, as it gave visibility to the growing deaths of females due to gender. The enactment of the law aimed to reduce crimes against women based on gender, with the modification of the judgment and increase of penalties for this type of criminal, with the intention of inhibiting new criminal practices, as well as creating awareness in society about the lethal death of women and how it affects society.

Keywords: femicide, gender inequality, patriarchal society.