Ignorance on this type of aggression makes many women remain in illegal situations
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, is a moment of reflection on female struggles and successes throughout history. However, some topics, such as the violence of the heritage, are still unnoticed and must be discussed so that more women have knowledge of their rights.
According to law no. 11.340/2006 (Maria da Penha Law), the share violence is characterized by any action or omission that compromises the integrity of women’s activities and economic resources. This includes the destruction of personal objects and the conservation of documents to abusive financial control and the ban on working or studying. The purpose of these practices is to limit the financial independence of women, maintaining it under the mastery of the attacker.
Numbers of violence against women
Although this form of violence is a reality for many women, the subsoil is still alarming. In 2020, the Ministry of Women, family and human rights (currently Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship) recorded only 3,000 complaints relating to crimes against Financial security of women. This number contrasts with 106,600 reports of psychological violence in the same period, highlighting the lack of recognition of this type of abuse.
Most recent data of 2024 reveal that, including complaints, requests for help and clarifications via telephone and WhatsApp, the Women’s Service Center (180) recorded 750.7 thousand calls. On average, there were 2,051 calls per day. Of these, 132,084 were complaints of violence against women, which represented an increase of 15.2% compared to 2023. The complaints made, 83,612 had started from the victims themselves, 48,316 were made by third parties and 156 by the attacker himself.
“Despite the increase in complaints, real estate violence is still little understood and often neglected. Ignorance on this type of aggression means that numerous women remain abusive situations without realizing that they are victims of a crime,” says the founder and CEO of the Women of Real Estate Institute, Elisa Rosenthal.
According to her, this contributes to maintaining the cycle of violence against women. “Control on financial life, the manipulation of goods – as family properties – and forced dependence on the breaking that many women break with the cycle of violence, making their autonomy and their security difficult”, he adds.
Identify the violence of the heritage
Identifying this type of abuse can be a challenge as it often occurs thinly and progressively. However, some signs indicate that a woman can be the victim of violence inheritance, are:
- Excessive financial control: The partner prevents you from having access to your money, requires justifications for all expenses or imposes rigorous boundaries in dialogue;
- Ban on working or studying: The woman is discouraged or prevented from looking for work, starting an activity or continuing her studies;
- Conservation of the document: RG, CPF, passport, banking cards and other documents are maintained by the attacker without consent;
- Improper use of goods: Money, properties, vehicles or other victim’s activities are used without permission or transferred on behalf of the attacker;
- Debts in the name of the victim: Accounts, loans or funding are made without the knowledge or authorization of the woman;
- Destruction of personal effects: Personal, electronic, clothing and furniture are deliberately damaged or discarded;
- Impediment of financial decisions: The woman is not free to manage her money, make investments or decide important expenses.
“It is worth remembering that, in many cases, the author acts thinly, controlling all family finances, leaving the woman without resources to her basic needs or to seek help, which is mentally mentally mentally mentally mentions. Furthermore, the destruction of personal goods and the maintenance of family financial maintenance, Adriana de Arrudo.
Break the violence of the heritage
The first step is to recognize abuse. Many women do not realize that they are trapped in a cycle of violence of assets, since excessive financial control and destruction of goods can be masked as “care” or “family financial management”.
In identifying the situation, it is essential to seek Legal support. The registration of a police report at the women’s police station or a common police station is a fundamental step to guarantee protection. Maria da Penha’s law provides for protective measures to safeguard the victim’s activities.
“Looking for the public defender’s office or a lawyer specialized in family law is also important to guarantee divorce, the equitable division of activities and activities and guarantee rights such as food and property sharing, as properties”, says Elisa Rosenthal.
Even having a safety plan is essential. Separate important documents and having the support of friends or family can be decisive to get out of the abuse situation. “Knowing where to go in an emergency is a key step to ensure security and protection,” adds Adriana De Arruda.
In the financial aspect, opening an independent bank account and preventing attacker’s access to salary or other resources is an essential strategy for the recovery of autonomy. If there are suspicious movements in the relatives, it is possible to request bank audits and seek legal measures to protect the net assets. “In addition, specialized organizations help women to reconstruct their economic independence, offering legal support and professional training,” says Adriana De Arruda.
Importance of financial education
For Adriana De Arruda, one of the ways to face this problem is through access to Financial education. “When a woman understands how to manage her money, create an emergency reserve, avoid a violent debt and make strategic investments, reduces her vulnerability and strengthens against possible financial abuses,” he underlines.
Financial education programs aimed at women have taught from basic concepts such as shopping planning and domestic budget to more advanced topics such as investments and financial rights.
“These initiatives often work emotional and behavioral aspects, helping women to identify financial control models in illegal relationships and take measures to recover their independence”, adds Adriana de Arrudo.
Impact of patrimonial violence on mental health
The violence of the assets has devastating effects on mental health women, compromising their autonomy and generating an intense psychological suffering. “The fear of financial instability and the lack of control over their resources create a constant state of anxiety and stress. Furthermore, the loss of financial autonomy can lead to demotivation and feelings of impotence, encourage depression and lack of hope in the future”, says Psychoanalyt and president of the Women’s Study Research Institute (IPEFEM), Ana Tomazelli.
According to her, financial dependence also directly affects women’s self -esteem and emotional security, undermining their trust in their decisions. “Many victims live in supervision, developing anxiety disorders, panic crisis and even phobias related to the fear of abandonment and material deprivation. Extended emotional wear can cause mental tiredness and burnout, influencing productivity and quality of life”, he explains.
Support for women victims of violence
Groups of women, NGOs, associations and social projects offer legal, psychological and financial support, helping the victims of equity violence to resume life with more security and dignity. “These spaces allow the exchange of experiences, access to information And referral to trained professionals, promoting a welcoming and encouraging environment “, adds Ana Tomazelli.
Therefore, investing in the financial education of women and the strengthening of support networks not only helps to fight the violence of the assets, but also to enhance women so that they can build a future with more freedom, security and independence.
In search of support from specialized institutions, such as the Women’s Service Center – calls 180, the public defender’s office and specialized police stations is extremely important to combat the violence of the heritage. It is necessary that the woman knows that she is not alone and that there are ways to recover her autonomy and financial security.
By LetÃcia Carvalho
Source: Terra
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