Guia de Boas Práticas Feministas para a Cobertura da Violência de Gênero em Mato Grosso do Sul

Abstract

This experimental project, entitled "Feminist Guidelines for Covering Gender Violence in Mato Grosso do Sul," was developed as a final project for the Journalism course at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). The guide arises from the high rate of femicides in the state and the recurring media coverage that often reproduces stereotypes, blames victims, and normalizes violence. The methodology included bibliographic research, analysis of articles published on news portals in Mato Grosso do Sul, and interviews with newsroom professionals. The final product consists of a digital manual with practical guidelines for reporting and writing articles on gender violence, including guidelines on language, ethics, use of sources, and image processing, as well as a specific chapter on intersectionalities in the regional context. The guide's objective is to contribute to more responsible, ethical, and conscious journalistic coverage that does not re-victimize women and strengthens the social role of journalism in confronting gender violence.