Rogai por todas (não só por algumas): a influência das identidades de gênero na garantia do direito à liberdade religiosa em presídios de Alagoas

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the influence of gender identities on the realization of the right to religious freedom within women's prison units in the state of Alagoas, with a specific focus on the Santa Luzia Prison Establishment. Drawing upon a normative framework that ensures the exercise of religious freedom even in contexts of deprivation of liberty—such as the Federal Constitution of 1988, the Law of Penal Execution, and CNPCP Resolution No. 34/2024—this study highlights the structural and symbolic barriers faced by women deprived of their freedom in fully exercising this right. The research stems from the observation that, although current regulations recognize religious plurality, their practical implementation is often compromised by discriminatory practices and the predominance of certain religious traditions, particularly of a neo-Pentecostal nature. Utilizing the theoretical contributions of Michel Foucault and gender studies, this paper discusses how institutionalized religiosity can act as a disciplinary mechanism for female bodies and subjectivities, limiting the spiritual autonomy of incarcerated women. By proposing a critical and intersectional analysis, the aim is to reflect on public policies and institutional practices that promote inclusion and respect for religious and gender diversity, contributing to the construction of a more just and plural prison environment.