Meu corpo, minhas regras: a nova lei da laqueadura como avanço aos direitos das mulheres

Abstract

The patriarchal state has been oppressing women for years, minimizing their rights and restricting their freedoms. Women have long been relegated to the status of objects or caregivers, where their duty was to take care of the home and procreate. This mindset is rooted in gender inequality stemming from both sexism and the patriarchal order. Moreover, patriarchy has employed gender-based violence as a mechanism of social control, utilizing the power of the state and customs to dictate women's bodies, thereby weakening legal protection for women. However, through various social movements, revolutions, and wars, the female gender has been asserting itself and gaining rights. One of the foundations for the construction of these rights has been fundamental human rights, as well as the dignity of the human person. Nevertheless, a significant barrier remained to be dismantled the patriarchal order present in Brazil, hindering the effective realization of women's rights. Finally, the importance of the new sterilization law stands out as a step forward for women's rights. This law, having characteristics of birth control, represents one of the advancements that contributed to the dismantling of the patriarchal order. The new law removed the requirement for spousal permission and lowered the age for undergoing sterilization, in other words, gradually, women are gaining control over their bodies