Entre o Golpe e a Bala

Violência Contra as Mulheres na Política nos Casos de Dilma e Marielle e Participação de Mulheres nas Eleições do Rio de Janeiro - RJ

Abstract

The underrepresentation of women in politics has been a central issue in Political Science debates, which seeks to understand the causes of inequalities in the occupation of elected positions. In Brazil, events such as the assassination of Marielle Franco (PSOL) in 2018 and the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff (PT) in 2016 brought to light political violence against women (Krook and Sanin, 2018; Matos, 2020) as one of the main obstacles to female political participation. When analyzed through the lens of gender and race intersectionality, this gap becomes even more pronounced, as racialized women face multiple layers of discrimination (Davis, 1983). This study aims to examine the political participation of left-wing women in the city of Rio de Janeiro, considering both municipal and general elections between 2008 and 2024. From an intersectional perspective, the study seeks to understand how gender and race influence the occupation of the public sphere. By analyzing the intersection between gender, race, and party ideology, this research aims to explore a scenario where public policies and party strategies contribute to creating a safer and, consequently, more democratic political environment that promotes women's political participation.