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“Porque é que eu tenho de ter medo?” Estudo exploratório sobre o assédio de rua
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O assédio de rua é uma das formas mais prevalentes de violência contra as mulheres
e, paradoxalmente, a menos estudada. Face às lacunas na literatura, o presente estudo tem
como objetivo compreender e contextualizar o fenómeno do assédio de rua, o significado
destas experiências na vida das mulheres, o impacto na sua qualidade de vida e as respostas
do sistema de justiça a este tipo de violência. Através da técnica de entrevistas
semiestruturadas em grupos focalizados, realizaram-se duas sessões, com seis participantes
cada. Por se tratar de um estudo qualitativo de design exploratório, os dados foram
interpretados mediante a Análise de Conteúdo. Os resultados permitiram observar que o
assédio de rua é parte integrante de um sistema mais complexo que perpetua a violência,
através do controlo social e do condicionamento da liberdade das mulheres. O assédio é uma
demonstração de poder e uma estratégia de intimidação que aumenta a perceção de
insegurança nas ruas e afasta as mulheres do espaço público. A normalização e impunidade
destes comportamentos agrava o mal-estar psicológico e contribui para o desenvolvimento de
problemáticas de foro psicopatológico, como o isolamento, perturbações do comportamento
alimentar e perturbações de humor. O combate deste fenómeno deve incluir tanto a justiça
formal como informal, adotando estratégias como a intervenção de espectadores e o
investimento na educação para a prevenção.
ABSTRACT: Street harassment is one of the most prevalent forms of violence against women and, paradoxically, the least studied. Given the gaps in the literature, this study aims to understand and contextualise the phenomenon of street harassment, the significance of these experiences in women's lives, the impact on their quality of life and the justice system's answers to this type of violence. Two sessions were conducted through semi-structured interviews in focus groups, with each session comprising six participants. As this was a qualitative study with an exploratory design, the data was examined through the lens of content analysis. The findings indicate that street harassment is embedded within a multifaceted system that perpetuates violence through social control and the conditioning of women's freedom. Harassment can be defined as a demonstration of power and an intimidation strategy that increases the sense of insecurity experienced by women on the streets and acts as a deterrent to their use of public spaces. The normalisation and impunity of this behaviour serve to exacerbate psychological distress and contribute to the development of psychopathological problems, including isolation, eating disorders and mood disorders. To combat this phenomenon, it is essential to implement a multifaceted approach that encompasses both formal and informal justice, with strategies such as bystander intervention and the investment in prevention education.
ABSTRACT: Street harassment is one of the most prevalent forms of violence against women and, paradoxically, the least studied. Given the gaps in the literature, this study aims to understand and contextualise the phenomenon of street harassment, the significance of these experiences in women's lives, the impact on their quality of life and the justice system's answers to this type of violence. Two sessions were conducted through semi-structured interviews in focus groups, with each session comprising six participants. As this was a qualitative study with an exploratory design, the data was examined through the lens of content analysis. The findings indicate that street harassment is embedded within a multifaceted system that perpetuates violence through social control and the conditioning of women's freedom. Harassment can be defined as a demonstration of power and an intimidation strategy that increases the sense of insecurity experienced by women on the streets and acts as a deterrent to their use of public spaces. The normalisation and impunity of this behaviour serve to exacerbate psychological distress and contribute to the development of psychopathological problems, including isolation, eating disorders and mood disorders. To combat this phenomenon, it is essential to implement a multifaceted approach that encompasses both formal and informal justice, with strategies such as bystander intervention and the investment in prevention education.
Description
Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada no Ispa –
Instituto Universitário para obtenção de grau de Mestre
na especialidade de Psicologia Forense
Keywords
Assédio de rua Violência contra as mulheres Impactos psicológicos Análise de conteúdo Mecanismos de justiça Street harassment Violence against women Psychological impacts Content analysis Justice mechanism