A presença da mulher com deficiência na Câmara dos Deputados reflexões sobre a 54ª legislatura

Abstract

This research analyzes the status of women with disabilities as subjects of human rights and fundamental guarantees. Reflects on the human rights of women with disabilities to public life and political participation, and also about his presence at the 54th Legislature of the House of Representatives, represented by two parliamentary disabled. Checks whether the legislative proposals for the rights of people with disabilities in Brazil take into consideration the condition of women and their specificities. Checks whether the Federal Legislative Branch has been fulfilling the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the United Nations, promoting the effectiveness of its standards regarding the recognition of gender specificities also among people with disabilities. Examines whether the responsibilities given to the signatory States of the Convention, concerning the production of laws in favor of rights and interests of girls and women with disabilities are being met by Brazil with approaches needed protection, autonomy and empowerment. Uses qualitative methodology through literature search and analysis of legislation, based on secondary research sources , and as a reference cleavage of a gender perspective focusing on the condition of the disabled person. Notes that women with disabilities and their specificities only started coming out of invisibility when elected representatives direct follow-up to this mandate the Brazilian parliament.