A espetacularização da justiça como mecanismo de (re)vitimização de mulheres

Abstract

In a historical perspective, this study endeavors to elucidate how the spectacles of sensationalism have intersected with the lives of Brazilian women who have fallen victim to femicide. In pursuit of this understanding, adopting victimological perspective as an autonomous branch of criminology, notable cases depicted in Brazilian journalism were scrutinized to discern and compare the traditional and contemporary processes of victimization and revictimization inherent in the coverage of such incidents across print media, radio, television, internet, and more recently, through interactions on social media platforms, delineated by the gender of the victims. The central inquiry guiding this investigation pertained to whether a dystopian imagery of spectacle, heavily intertwined with gender, could be discerned within femicide cases, and further, whether this imagery might serve as a catalyst for the (re)victimization of women. With a view towards delineating how media outlets have adapted within the realm of the information society and its attendant contingencies, attention was directed towards the perpetual possibility of victimization for these women, as well as countless others who may yet find themselves thrust into the limelight. Moreover, the criminal justice process was scrutinized as a potential mechanism for engendering revictimization, with efforts directed at comprehending its influence within the context of such cases. Employing a bibliographic investigation, the study aimed to establish points of convergence between sensationalism, victimology, and the overarching paradigm of male dominance. Additionally, a critical analysis of multimedia materials disseminated by communication channels reporting on the enumerated cases was undertaken.