A recent study from the Federal University of Sergipe has delineated the socioeconomic characteristics of women victims of violence in the state, illustrating a troubling connection between violence and poverty.
A post-doctoral research conducted by the Statistics Department of the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS) has unveiled the socioeconomic profile of women who are victims of violence in the Brazilian state of Sergipe. This study utilized data sourced from the Tribunal de Justiça de Sergipe (TJ-SE), the CMais Mulher program, and the Cadastro Único (CadÚnico), a federal database designed to identify low-income families in the country. Professor Kleber Oliveira, the researcher behind the study, discussed the findings in an interview on 'Bom Dia Sergipe'.
Between 2022 and 2025, the study indicated that approximately 17,000 protective measures have been documented in Sergipe. Notably, 75% of these victims were registered in the Cadastro Único, emphasizing their affiliation with low-income demographics. Professor Oliveira highlighted that the issue of violence against women is not just an isolated phenomenon but is intricately related to social inequality and poverty, asserting that while it permeates all social classes, it manifests in more severe forms among the impoverished.
The implications of these findings are significant, underscoring the need for targeted social interventions and policies aimed at mitigating violence against women, particularly within the most vulnerable populations. Recognizing and addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors is crucial for effective prevention and support strategies, as these statistics reflect not only the prevalence of violence but also the systemic issues that exacerbate it within society.
