Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Combating Misogyny: 36 Projects on the Topic Are Underway in the Chamber of Deputies

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has 36 bills addressing misogyny currently under discussion amidst ongoing violence against women.

In light of recent cases of violence against women, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies is currently reviewing 36 bills focused on addressing misogyny. Most of these proposals are stagnant, awaiting distribution to committees or reports from the rapporteurs. Misogyny is defined as hatred, contempt, or prejudice directed against women based on their gender, and the proposed bills aim to combat various aspects of this issue.

The bills cover a range of topics, including measures against incitement to violence against women, the removal of content associated with 'red pill' groups from social media, and the criminal classification of misogynistic theories. A survey conducted by Globonews revealed that 33 of the proposed bills have been signed by female parliamentarians, highlighting the significant involvement of women in promoting legislative changes related to gender-based violence and misogyny.

Among these bills, the oldest was presented by Deputy Erika Kokay (PT-DF) in 2016, which aims to regulate the advertising of misogynistic, sexist content or any material that promotes aggression or sexual violence. This legislation recognizes the harmful impact such advertisements can have on societal attitudes toward women and seeks to establish legal consequences for perpetuating misogyny through media channels.

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