CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: LEGAL REFLECTIONS FROM THE MARIA DA PENHA LAW

Abstract

Complex, frequent phenomenon, in which most of the time the aggressor is someone close to the victim, for example, a partner. The critical historical analysis of gender inequality, observed since the beginning of humanity, and the view that it is a public health problem contribute to preventing and combating gender-based violence against women. As noted, physical violence is never the first act of domestic violence. It begins in a camouflaged way, through tension and stress, which evolves into phase two. Many of the victims are unable to identify that this increase in tension is the beginning of a cycle and a life based on violence. Therefore, knowledge of the three phases of domestic violence can help countless women identify abusive behavior that could trigger future aggression from their partners and immediately seek help. It also focuses on the study of the Maria da Penha law, which despite being recent, is one of the bases that support the fight to eradicate this violence. In view of this, the primary objection to the topic will be to point out the relevance of this problem and make notes on possible solution hypotheses.