Patriarcado, violência doméstica de gênero e o ensino de história : antecedentes e seus enfrentamentos em Vacaria/RS a partir do Projeto Acolher (2015-2024)

Abstract

The study discusses gender-based domestic violence in Vacaria, Rio Grande do Sul, focusing on the Projeto Acolher (Welcoming Project), an initiative by the Public Prosecutor's Office aimed at providing humanized support, prevention, and the accountability of aggressors. Using a qualitative approach grounded in the Oral History methodology, the research examines how local public policies?particularly those aligned with legal instruments such as the Maria da Penha Law and the Anti-Femicide Package?have contributed to the protection of women and the confrontation of structural gender inequalities. Anchored in the field of Contemporary History, the study acknowledges that gender-based violence is rooted in a longstanding patriarchal structure, sustained by religious, moral, and scientific discourses that have historically legitimized male domination. Taking into account the specificities of the local context and adopting an intersectional perspective, the research draws on the analysis of legislation, institutional reports, data from the Public Security Department, documents from the Public Prosecutor's Office, police records, local news reports, and interviews with professionals from the support network - while respecting the confidentiality of the victims. Based on the testimony of Prosecutor Dr. Bianca Acioly de Araújo and other journalistic sources, the actions of the Projeto Acolher were mapped, along with the challenges encountered throughout its implementation. The results highlight progress in interinstitutional coordination and social awareness, while also revealing persistent challenges related to the continuity of public policies, cultural resistance, and limited resources. The study concludes by reflecting on how local initiatives can contribute to the effective realization of women's rights and the construction of a culture of equality and social justice. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]