Aplicação da Lei Maria da Penha para as travestis

Abstract

As society and its individuals evolve, laws must accompany this evolution. Of great feminine and social importance. The Maria da Penha law provided Brazilian society with an effective way to inhibit aggression against the female gender, discouraging aggressive action. However, in spite of the advances, it is necessary to extend the application of the law to all the people who identify with the feminine gender, not only the nomenclature woman. The present study aims to show the importance of the recognition of transvestites as female gender, as well as the demonstration of the high rate of violence committed against transvestites. Thus, and in consonance with the National Justice Council (CNJ) on April 28, 2016, the President of the Republic was issued Decree n. 8,727 who enjoys the use of the social name and the recognition of the gender identity of transvestites and transsexual people in the field of direct federal, autarkic and foundational public administration.