Corpos Negros, Dor Visível: Entre a Cor, a Violência e o Silêncio nas Histórias de Mulheres Negras

Abstract

The present research, entitled “Black Bodies, Visible Pain: Between Color, Violence, and Silence in the Stories of Black Women”, aims to highlight how women have been historically silenced by colonialism and how patriarchy persists in contemporary society as a sexist and exclusionary model that oppresses female bodies. The objective is to demonstrate that recurring violence against women is a historical, patriarchal, and cultural process; to enable the understanding of lived experiences and different forms of violence; to propose an analysis of violence in its historical, cultural, and social dimensions; and to distinguish the types and definitions of violence. A qualitative-quantitative research approach was used, as it allows for a deeper understanding of the phenomenon by describing, analyzing, and interpreting both measurable data and subjective experiences. This method enabled us to access both the measurable aspects of reality and the interpretative dimension that reveals the violent reality experienced by women. Through bibliographic references, we sought to understand the Black feminist movement, decoloniality, and the colonizing process to which Brazilian society was subjected, which resulted in the stigmatization of women. To grasp this patriarchal and sexist process, oral narratives and life histories were essential to recover the pain of experienced violence and to transform mourning into struggle. Decoloniality served as a foundational framework to present intersectional feminism, highlighting Black feminists whose writings intersected with my own life story, and presenting their contributions in an accessible way, aiming to normalize their struggles. Finally, we conclude that although public policies aimed at women’s rights exist and are increasingly disseminated, in order to be truly effective, they must address Race, Class, and Gender. While legislation is being created, Black women continue to be silenced and reduced to mere statistical data.