Análise acerca da discriminação de gênero no judiciário – da criação das leis à sua aplicação

Abstract

This monograph examines the discrimination of women in access to justice in Brazil addressing legal institutional and cultural barriers that hinder gender equality. The study analyzes the impact of gender stereotypes and the ineffective application of laws in the judicial system as well as the role of cultural sexism and social resistance to equality. The research uses the qualitative methodology with a bibliographic review of legal doctrines reports from international organizations and academic studies in addition to the analysis of concrete cases that exemplify the challenges faced by women in access to justice. The historical context of the gender hierarchy is also explored and it’s shown that despite legislative advances the implementation of the rules is still flawed. The monograph also evaluates proposals to combat this discrimination concluding that in addition to legal reforms a cultural transformation is necessary to ensure gender equality in access to justice.