A VIRUS AND TWO ENEMIES:

AN ANALYSIS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN THE PANDEMIC CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to analyze the situation of domestic violence in the context of the new coronavirus pandemic. The specific objective is to raise awareness about the possible causes of the growth in violence, and to discuss the measures that have been taken to combat this violence. It is a qualitative research article, of which the methodology was based on a literary review of Brazilian scientific articles from the last ten years, in order to contextualise, and in particular articles from the last four days. The results point to a great underreporting, and external factors that can influence the men authors of violence, but never justify, such as alcohol consumption, economic crises and social isolation. All of these factors reflect the structural patriarchy that exists in our society. In addition, there is also a delay in measures taken by public authorities in the face of this problem, and several criticisms about the ineffectiveness of actions taken to prevent domestic violence and support of women who are victims.