The criminalization of black people in brazilian history: between state omission and the naturalization of racism

Abstract

This article contemplates a study on the criminalization of black people in Brazil, an immediate result of the colonization and slavery process instituted in the country from the 16th century, making a historical overview of the slavery period, emphasizing racial discrimination in Brazil. In addition, it was important to point out how the process of culturalization of racism actually took place and a conclusion was made on some updated data regarding the state's inertia and inefficiency in the face of the criminalization of blacks. The aim of this study is to analyze the statistical and historical data surrounding the criminalization of peripheral blacks, making a relationship with the development of the country that, in a way, culturalized racial discrimination in Brazil. And the specific ones are: to talk about the initial mark of racial discrimination in Brazil; analyze the process of culturalization of racism; and analyze the approving data that present the inertia and ineffectiveness of the state. The type of research carried out in this work was a literature review, adopting bibliographical research based on the consultation of books, dissertations, scientific articles and material on the subject on internet sites. The results obtained through selected periodicals clarify that the black historical path was marked by suffering and prejudice, social inequality has always been part of these people's lives, however, something has changed, not as it should, but black people are already introduced to society and participate actively involved in the development process. Therefore, it is concluded that the State cannot deviate from the blame, placing it only on the agents who participate in this discriminatory process. The disinterest shown in the face of this problem only strengthens him to be a participant in the problem.