Assédio moral e sexual contra mulheres no Brasil: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

This research aimed to conduct a integrative literature review on moral and sexual assault against women in Brazil to understand the breadth of these practices and the contexts in which they occur. 11 studies were selected and analyzed, all of them published in Brazil and in Portuguese. Three thematic categories guided the analysis: prevalence of cases, abusive behavior and consequences for victims. The prevalence studies indicated that around 40% of the respondents reported some situation of assault, usually in the work environment and a reduced number of people reported the case. There were various assault behaviors and different consequences, being more evident when the victim's gender was female. Noteworthy is the increase in the number of publications in the area starting in 2021 and qualitative and exploratory outlines. The relevance of studies in the area that promotes public policies and prevention projects is discussed.