{"id":5281,"date":"2025-02-24T13:43:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T13:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovabr.org\/?p=5281"},"modified":"2025-02-24T13:43:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T13:43:08","slug":"24-de-fevereiro-o-voto-feminino-no-brasil-e-as-vozes-que-seguem-transformando-a-politica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renovabr.org\/en\/24-de-fevereiro-o-voto-feminino-no-brasil-e-as-vozes-que-seguem-transformando-a-politica\/","title":{"rendered":"February 24: Women's vote in Brazil and the voices that continue to transform politics"},"content":{"rendered":"

February 24 marks a turning point for women's political rights in Brazil. It was on this date in 1932 that the Electoral Code was enacted, granting women the right to vote and participate in national politics. This achievement represented a major step toward strengthening democracy and promoting gender equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilian women\u2019s journey to win the right to vote began in the late 19th century and gained momentum throughout the 20th century. Movements led by committed activists were essential to ensuring that women\u2019s voices were heard and considered in the country\u2019s political scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the enactment of the Electoral Code, women could not vote or be elected, and were left out of the decision-making process. Although initially limited to certain conditions, the right to vote for women was an essential milestone for women's active participation in public life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winning the right to vote did not come without resistance and challenges \u2013 a reflection of a problem that still persists. Women's space in politics and decision-making positions continues to be underestimated and, often, the target of violence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo much pain for being a woman, for being young and for doing politics in a different way. I have been the target of a request for impeachment without legal basis, and I have been shouted out of meetings by council members who said that this was not my place. I have been called crazy in the plenary session just because I wanted the bills to be read. What legitimizes this violence is the fact that I am a woman, young and, above all, that I came from the working class, from the outskirts of the city,\u201d highlights alumni Carol Gon\u00e7alves, from Toritama (PE)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growth in female participation in politics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From 1934 onwards, women's suffrage became mandatory and, in 1945, restrictions that limited this right to women with employment contracts were eliminated. Since then, women's presence in politics has progressed, but it still faces significant challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 2024 municipal elections, women accounted for 17,92% of those elected, an increase of two percentage points compared to 2020. The number of elected female councilors rose from 16,13% to 18,24%, and the proportion of elected female mayors grew from 12% to 13%. Despite this evolution, Brazil still occupies the position 134 in the world ranking of female participation in Parliament<\/a>, being the country with the least representation in Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This low participation reflects the difficulty that many women face in gaining recognition in political spaces. \u201cThe lack of credibility of women in politics is still a major obstacle. Unfortunately, as one of 13 council members, I realize that many of these issues do not move forward because most parliamentarians do not experience these realities first-hand,\u201d emphasizes councilwoman Luiza B\u00f6er (PL) from Ju\u00edna (MT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to institutional challenges, many women do not see themselves represented in positions of power. \u201cI started studying the history of Brazilian presidents and realized that we had a woman in the presidency, but no black women. I want other girls and women to look at themselves in this space and realize that they can also occupy it. This place of power and decision-making needs to be accessible to everyone, but for a long time it has been neglected,\u201d shared alternate councilwoman in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), B\u00e1rbara Barros (PT). <\/strong>highlighting how the lack of representation motivated her to enter politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transformation through RenovaBR<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the face of these challenges, initiatives such as RenovaBR have increased the presence of women in politics. While women still face barriers to being elected, in the group of 365 RenovaBR students who won mandates in 2024, 26% were female leaders \u2014 a significant advance compared to the national average of 17%. With preparation and dedication, these 97 women reaffirmed the importance of building a more inclusive and representative politics.

The impact of political education and training can be decisive in facing the challenges imposed on women entering politics. As the alternate councilwoman in Itaja\u00ed (SC), Roseli Cesconetto (PL), points out, \u201cI have always had a very caring view of us, women. In all spaces, whether professional or personal, women are constantly neglected and left aside. Our goal is to take care of women because, at the end of the day, we are taking care of the future generation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to training, it is essential that women feel safe and confident to occupy these spaces. For alumni and secretary of industry and commerce of Ponta Grossa, Faynara Merege, who came from a predominantly male environment, this female presence makes a difference.

\u201cWe know that things still work this way, but we cannot let ourselves be shaken. If we need to qualify ourselves ten times more, so be it! Let\u2019s study more, seek knowledge and show in practice that we are competent and that we are here to make a difference\u201d, he concludes. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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