THE BRAZILIAN PENAL SYSTEM, THE DOUBLE IMPOSITION OF PAIN AND THE INVISIBILITY OF INCARCERATED WOMEN

Abstract

Does the Brazilian penal system impose other forms of punishment on incarcerated women, apart from custodial sentences? This question gave rise to this research, which was carried out using a bibliographical and documentary review methodology. Initially, the aim was to analyze the penal system and its origins, which were essentially designed to accommodate the male gender, and the consequent invisibility of incarcerated women. Secondly, an analysis was proposed of the intersectional aspects that affect the female gender in prison and how this results in the deprivation of other rights. In the end, the oppressive nature of the Brazilian penal system was revealed, demonstrating its capacity to apply other punishments to women prisoners in addition to criminal sanctions.