(C) Elas: uma reflexão sobre as mulheres no cárcere, com ênfase na efetividade do direito da mulher, à luz da dignidade da pessoa humana

Abstract

The present work intends to present and explain about the current conditions of prisoners in Brazil. Aspects such as the history of female incarceration in Brazil, the purpose of the sentence, women's rights and the importance of resocialization through study and work were mentioned. Also, gender differences within the prison had been mentioned, focusing on the demanding peculiarities for the protection of women. The precarious conditions of Brazilian prisons for welcoming a woman, with the clear disrespect for human rights and the dignity of the human person were also exposed. For this purpose, the bibliographic research method was used, consisting of the relevant legislation, scientific articles, news, jurisprudence and doctrines. Therefore, in view of the affront to the Federal Constitution, the Penal Execution Law and other international conventions and resolutions, it is imperative to mention the lack of the State protecting women.