GENDER AND CRIME: ANALYSIS OF THE VULNERABILITY OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN THE CONTEXT OF CRIME AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

Authors

  • Mara Aparecida Costa Sousa Monteiro
  • Ana Claudia da Silva Melo do Nascimento

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56238/isevmjv4n5-014

Keywords:

Vulnerability, Discrimination, Criminal Justice, Minorities

Abstract

Analyzing the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ people in the context of crime and the criminal justice system reveals a complex intersection between gender, sexual orientation, and structural inequality. Historically marginalized and criminalized, these identities face systematic discrimination at every stage of the legal process, from police intervention to arrest and trial. The justice system, often reflecting and reinforcing heteronormative gender norms, perpetuates abuses and inequalities. This article explores how these practices affect LGBTQ+ people, discussing the flaws in public policy and proposing recommendations for a more inclusive and equitable approach.

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Published

2025-10-16

How to Cite

GENDER AND CRIME: ANALYSIS OF THE VULNERABILITY OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN THE CONTEXT OF CRIME AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. (2025). International Seven Journal of Multidisciplinary, 4(5), e8274 . https://doi.org/10.56238/isevmjv4n5-014