VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA NO BRASIL: RAÍZES HISTÓRICAS, RACIAIS E PATRIARCAIS E A EFICÁCIA DAS MEDIDAS PROTETIVAS ELETRÔNICAS EM CIDADES DO INTERIOR

Abstract

In Brazil, gender-based violence constitutes one of the most devastating forms of human rights violations, as it reflects the persistence of patriarchal structures that naturalize the subordination of women. The issue, regardless of legal advances (such as the Maria da Penha Law (Law n. 11.340, of August 7, 2006) and new regulations for monitoring aggressors), is a structural and cultural phenomenon that remains largely invisible to most. This study aims to discuss domestic violence against women, tracing its historical and social roots in light of the effectiveness of existing legal mechanisms. Within this framework, the research is qualitative and descriptive-analytical, grounded in an interdisciplinary literature review and the analysis of empirical data — specifically, data from the municipality of Coxim, MS — which reveal institutional gaps and the risk of revictimization even in spaces where specialized services are available. The findings indicate that, beyond addressing the issue through criminal accountability, tackling violence requires: intersectional public policies, psychological support, ongoing professional training, permanent educational campaigns, and rehabilitation programs for aggressors.