“Prender é fácil, manter presa/o eu acho muito mais complexo” : como mulheres e homens agentes prisionais percebem seu trabalho e se relacionam com as/os detentas/os

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to understand the similarities and differences in how men and women who work within the prison institutions of Minas Gerais perceive their work. Moreover, it is sought to unveil what the relationship the agents build with the prey, in a comparative perspective. To answer these questions, a mixed methodology will be used, with quantitative and qualitative analyses. The quantitative prism will be constructed through the database of the "Mission Save" survey, in which 1525 self-applied online surveys were answered, 333 by women and 1192 men who practiced their profession in several units in the state of Minas Gerais between the years 2014/2015. With regard to qualitative analysis, in-depth interviews will be mobilized with 10 female prison officers and 13 male prison officers, conducted under the research "Amor bandido é chave de cadeia?" and "Quem são, como vivem e com quem se relacionam os presos da RMBH?".With both data it was possible to verify that there are no major statistical associations between gender and the variables used. In general, both women and men perceive their work as maintaining order and ensuring safety, although some interviewees also point out the function of resocialization. The relationships constructed are also similar between both sexes: more oriented to distance and opposition, permeated by fear and discourses of violence.