Corpos marcados: um estudo interseccional a respeito do encarceramento feminino no município de Petrolina – PE.

Abstract

This paper aimed to reflect on female incarceration in Petrolina – PE through the comprehension of the intersection between race, gender, and class in the distribution of punishment. The convergence of those markers of oppression was considered for the analyses conducted of the prison and Judiciary systems, motivating the debate on the institutionalization of systems of oppression under the pretense of neutrality and impartiality. In order to conduct the proposed analyses, the works of black feminist authors were used as a framework, opting to adopt the analytical tool of intersectionality. The study followed the inductive method and was conducted through a literature review and documentary research on national and state databases. In addition to that, 48 cases involving the women sentenced and serving their time in Petrolina’s public jail were also studied. The data and information collected were presented in three chapters. The first aimed to discuss the need to analyze the social dynamics of domination through the lens of intersectionality to avoid simplistic and reductive solutions. In the second chapter, the problems of the prison system were debated as well as the probable reasons for their perpetuity. Finally, the third part of this dissertation examines Brazilian judiciary from the narcissistic pact of whiteness and confronted in relation to its contribution to maintaining social imbalances. It was concluded that there is a need to reimagine the Law, making it more plural and applying it in a way that effectively promotes social justice.