THE IMPACTS OF THE LIMITATION OF VACANCIES FOR WOMEN IN POLICE PUBLIC EXAMS IN BRAZIL BETWEEN THE END OF 2022 AND THE BEGINNING OF 2025

Abstract

The general objective of this study is to analyze the limitation of vacancies for the female public in public tenders for police careers in Brazil, between the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2025. The central problem revolves around the following question: how does the limitation of vacancies for the female public in public examinations for police careers affect the entry of this public and what are the practical and legal impacts resulting from this restriction?. To this end, it was also sought to know the historical context of women's participation in police careers, to compare the distribution of vacancies between the sexes in the competitions held in this period and to analyze the practical and legal effects of this limitation. The methodology adopted was qualitative in nature, with a documentary approach, based on the analysis of seven public notices for the Military Police in different Brazilian states, in addition to national legislation, doctrine and jurisprudence. The results indicate that, in most of the exams analyzed, women have a significantly lower percentage of participation than men, often limited to only 10% or 15% of the vacancies. This practice directly violates the constitutional principles of equality, non-discrimination and universality of access to public service. The study concludes that these restrictions are unconstitutional, in addition to being harmful to democratization and representation in the security forces, reinforcing the urgent need for inclusive public policies.