ENTRE O CÓDIGO PENAL E A TELA DO COMPUTADOR: A (RE)LEITURA DO ESTUPRO NA ERA DIGITAL

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the development of the internet. By facilitating communication and bringing people closer together, it has also influenced the rise of cybercrimes, changing social interactions and means of communication. Among these crimes, cyber rape stands out, a new form of sexual violence that challenges the limits of current legislation. Because it is suck a recent topic, differing positions were observed regarding wheter or not this practice should be recognized as a crime, highlighting the conflict between what the criminal code provides and the need for updating in light of society’s digital transformations.