MARIA DA PENHA LAW AND ITS PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Abstract

This article investigates the historical evolution of women's rights in Brazil, exploring the trajectory from the beginnings of colonization to legislative and constitutional advances, with emphasis on the 1988 Constitution. Furthermore, the study analyzes the historicity of violence against women , contextualizing it over time and highlighting the social, cultural and historical factors that contributed to its persistence.It then offers a detailed conceptualization of the types of violence against women. One of the central points of the study is the emergence of the Maria da Penha Law in 2006, a legal framework that revolutionized the fight against gender-based violence in Brazil, with analysis in its historical and social context, highlighting the fundamental role it plays in protecting women and raising awareness in society. Finally, the article explores the protective measures provided for by the Maria da Penha Law, which aim to guarantee the safety of victims, prevent the recurrence of violence and promote the necessary assistance so that women can rebuild their lives. In short, the article offers a comprehensive and informative analysis of the evolution of women's rights in Brazil, the historicity of gender-based violence, the conceptualization of types of violence and the importance of the Maria da Penha Law as an instrument for the protection and empowerment of women.