A tentativa de criminalização dos jogos eletrônicos no Brasil (PL 1577/2019): uma análise a partir da criminologia cultural

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis aims to investigate the existence of a possible link between video games and violent behaviors, while also seeking to establish a critical analysis on the feasibility and reasonableness of attempts to criminalize this form o entertainment. It is a topic of great social and legal interest, as electronic games are a reality in contemporary society that seeks to understand the phenomenon of violence and its relationship with crime. Thus, it also seeks to analyze studies that aim to demonstrate alleged connections between video games and criminal acts. To do so, different perspectives are examined, in order to provide a balanced approach, considering not only concerns related to violence, but also the cultural, social, and educational aspects associated with video games. Finally, the role of the media in disseminating information, as well as the effect of penal populism, will also be analyzed. The research is classified as deductive, descriptive, and bibliographic. It is concluded that common sense and the media contribute to the dissemination of the alleged relationship between video games and violence, even though there is no scientific evidence regarding cause and effect, which is reflected in the presentation of legislative proposals tending to criminalize video games. Therefore, it is necessary to better discuss the issue, as violence is a multifaceted phenomenon and as such should be addressed by the State, without populist and simplistic measures that, in practice, will not contribute to tackling the high crime rates in the country.