Feminicídios em Ciudad Juárez
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Qual é a principal consequência da globalização mencionada no texto?

  • Aumento da formalização do trabalho
  • Fortalecimento das legislações trabalhistas
  • Acumulação descontrolada de recursos (correct)
  • Redução das desigualdades sociais

Como o texto descreve o controle exercido pelos 'Senhores' sobre seus territórios?

  • Histórico de resistência popular
  • Caracterizado por estruturas colaborativas
  • Baseado em diálogos democráticos
  • Praticado por meio de um absolutismo quase irrestrito (correct)

Qual é a principal relação estabelecida entre a fronteira e o capital na região de Ciudad Juárez?

  • O dinheiro deve atravessar a fronteira para gerar prestígio e segurança. (correct)
  • A fronteira é um espaço onde o capital é facilmente acessível.
  • O capital se protege em uma área controlada e regulamentada.
  • A fronteira serve como uma barreira para o comércio.

O que a 'morte misteriosa das mulheres de Ciudad Juárez' representa no contexto abordado?

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Quais características definem o lugar da Grande Fronteira?

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Qual é a relação entre neoliberalismo e o corpo da mulher segundo o texto?

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Como a Grande Fronteira se relaciona com a violência de gênero?

<p>É o local do maior número de ataques a mulheres em tempos de paz. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Qual é uma das críticas levantadas em relação à ordem contemporânea mencionada?

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De que forma a mão-de-obra é diferenciada na Grande Fronteira?

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Qual é uma das consequências da desigualdade extrema em um regime irrestrito neoliberal?

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O que significa a expressão 'Direito de Pernada' no contexto discutido?

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Qual é um efeito do neoliberalismo evidenciado na Grande Fronteira?

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Como os crimes das mulheres em Ciudad Juárez são interpretados no contexto do controle territorial?

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Qual tema não é abordado na descrição da Grande Fronteira?

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Qual é um dos impactos da assimetria causada pela acumulação desregulada?

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Como a descentralização está relacionada ao contexto de neoliberalismo, segundo a discussão?

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Qual a visão sobre os grandes empresários na Grande Fronteira?

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Qual característica é comum aos regimes totalitários, conforme descrito?

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O que caracteriza o dilema da segurança na Grande Fronteira?

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Qual aspecto das construções identitárias, como a 'mexicanidade', tem o efeito de beneficiar as elites?

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De que maneira a retórica nacionalista pode influenciar o controle territorial?

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Como a desigualdade pode impactar a percepção da realidade entre os habitantes de um regime totalitário?

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Qual é um dos riscos associados ao essencialismo anti-histórico nas narrativas de identidade nacional?

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Qual é o efeito de uma estratégia de barricada por parte das elites em contextos de controle territorial?

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What connection do investigative journalists Diana Washington and Sergio González Rodríguez demonstrate regarding the murders of women in Ciudad Juárez?

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Which of the following information is missing in the investigation that the journalists are pursuing?

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What incident caused Sergio González Rodríguez to spend a month hospitalized?

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What does the text suggest is an inadequate explanation for the violent crimes committed in Ciudad Juárez?

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What was the professional relationship of both Diana Washington and Sergio González Rodríguez to the subject matter they are investigating?

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What type of data did the journalists compile in their investigation?

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How do the findings of the journalists challenge societal perceptions of the perpetrators?

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What underlying question do the journalists seek to answer regarding the wealthy individuals involved in the crimes?

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What is highlighted as a necessary step to understand the specific nature of the homicides in Juárez?

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What common belief about violent crime does the content challenge?

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What method was used in the research conducted between 1993 and 1995 regarding sexual offenders?

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What conclusion does the author support through the narratives collected from inmates?

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What was one outcome of discussing the nature of violent crime in Juárez?

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Which of the following aspects is emphasized about the police and crime investigations in Juárez?

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What theory is supported by the author's analysis of interviews with sexual offenders?

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Which element is regarded as a fundamental truth needing acknowledgment in the context of crime in Juárez?

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What term can be used to describe crimes resembling state crimes, as discussed?

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What is implied as the ultimate goal of capital, according to the discussion?

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Which demographic is highlighted in relation to the symbolic suppression in the discussed context?

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What legal challenge is mentioned in relation to state crimes discussed?

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What does the text imply is a significant aspect of violence in these crimes?

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Which concept does the text suggest could lead to the successful domination of the subjugated?

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What does the text suggest is the relationship between capital and the concept of death?

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What type of control does the text associate with the humiliation and suppression of bodies?

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What distinguishes crimes committed in domestic spaces from those in public spaces according to the discussion?

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How is the concept of impunity portrayed in the context of crime in Ciudad Juárez?

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What does the term 'totalitarianism of the province' imply in the context discussed?

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What role do crimes in Ciudad Juárez play for the criminal organizations involved?

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What crucial condition contributes to the establishment of a context of impunity?

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What is suggested about the display of violence in public settings?

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How is the relationship between the body of women and territorial control described?

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What is a significant characteristic of the power dynamics discussed in relation to gender-based violence?

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What is a significant impact of neoliberal policies mentioned regarding Ciudad Juárez?

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In the context described, how do acts of violence serve criminal organizations?

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What feature of gender-based violence distinguishes public space incidents from private ones?

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What transformation is highlighted by the mysterious deaths of women in Ciudad Juárez?

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How are violent crimes viewed in relation to law enforcement and societal control?

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What characterizes the relationship between post-modernity and feudalism in the discussed context?

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In the context of the discussion, what is a result of the 'accumulation out of control' in border expansion regions?

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What is indicated as a driving force for the modern patriarchal control over women's bodies?

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What term describes the type of crimes associated with the feminicides in Ciudad Juárez?

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What is suggested to be more unifying than mere admission to a secret?

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How are the victims of these acts characterized in relation to the exercising of power?

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What type of leadership is implied to produce effects similar to regional totalitarianism?

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What facilitates the secrecy and obedience in certain organizations referenced in the content?

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How do the described crimes in Ciudad Juárez correlate with political abuse?

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What role does the notion of a 'second state' serve in understanding societal control?

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What is described as a characteristic feature of totalitarian regimes in the content?

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What is the general attitude of people in Ciudad Juarez towards the direction where the police focus their investigations?

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Which phrase reflects the view on responsibility for crimes in Ciudad Juarez as commonly accepted?

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What is implied about the economic activities related to trafficking in Ciudad Juarez?

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How is the dilemma of miseria framed in the context of Ciudad Juarez?

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Which aspect of social life does the text claim plays a significant role in how crimes are viewed?

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What does the text suggest about the police's portrayal in relation to crime?

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What effect does the systemic control over bodies have in the context discussed?

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What is a common narrative concerning the relationship between drugs and crime in Ciudad Juarez?

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What best describes the model interpretative of rape discussed in relation to Ciudad Juárez?

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What does the structural approach to gender suggest about the crime of rape?

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Which aspect is identified as secondary concerning the victims of feminicide in Ciudad Juárez?

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What is one of the key characteristics of the crimes described in Ciudad Juárez?

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How does the model interpret the relationship between violence and belonging in Ciudad Juárez?

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How are the murders of women in Ciudad Juárez interpreted in relation to power dynamics?

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What factor is argued to be less predominant than believed in the feminicides of Ciudad Juárez?

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What notable aspect of the investigation into the murders of women in Ciudad Juárez is highlighted?

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What role do extreme conditions play in the context of group belonging in Ciudad Juárez?

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Which term best describes the type of violence manifested in the Ciudad Juárez murders?

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What is implied about the victims within the framework of the crime discussed?

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In what way does the model explain the pattern of feminicides in Ciudad Juárez?

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What underlying message is suggested by the brutal treatment of women in Ciudad Juárez?

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What is implied about the relationship between neoliberalism and the violence in Ciudad Juárez?

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How is gender seen in context of the violence occurring in Ciudad Juárez?

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What aspect of the murders in Ciudad Juárez is suggested to require further understanding?

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What is the primary purpose of the expressive death mentioned in the context of sovereignty?

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How are acts of violence described in terms of communication?

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What role does the concept of modes operandi play in understanding violence?

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In the context discussed, what is implied by the 'signature' of violent acts?

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What does the text imply about the relationship between violence and community?

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What aspect of violence is characterized by the notion of expressivity?

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How does the text interpret the nature of violence in relation to stereotypical notions of crime?

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What is expressed in the phrase 'rastro reconhecível de um sujeito'?

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What role does the aggressor claim in the vertical axis of interlocution during an act of rape?

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In the horizontal axis of interlocution, to whom does the aggressor address his actions?

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How does the act of rape function symbolically within the context described?

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What is one way the aggressor attempts to achieve status among his peers, based on the described interaction?

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What underlying belief does the aggressor reinforce through the act of violence?

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What aspect of social dynamics is highlighted through the act of rape as described in the analysis?

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How does the aggressor's language function in the context of his relationship with the victim?

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What does the act of rape symbolize for the aggressor in regard to his social status?

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What is a defining characteristic of totalitarian regimes as described in the content?

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How does the neoliberal regime's extreme power inequality relate to the concept of territorial control?

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What role does nationalist rhetoric play in the context of territorial control?

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What is indicated as a characteristic effect of a totalitarian environment as discussed?

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What aspect of national identity is suggested to favor the dominant elites in the content?

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What does the term 'totalitarian' imply in relation to spaces described in the content?

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What is the implication of extreme inequality in a neoliberal context on women's crimes in Ciudad Juárez?

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What is a significant risk associated with anti-historical essentialism in national narratives?

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Flashcards

Fronteira entre excesso e falta

A fronteira representa a divisão entre o excesso de recursos e a falta de oportunidades, expressa na diferença entre Norte e Sul, marcando também a disparidade entre Marte e Terra

Capital na fronteira

O capital, ao atravessar a fronteira, encontra segurança, prestígio, conforto e saúde, moralizando-se e se concentrando em bancos confiáveis.

Vigilância na fronteira

O país do outro lado da fronteira é conhecido pela vigilância cerrada e quase infalível, com rastreamento rigoroso.

Negócios ilícitos e sigilo

A fronteira exige sigilo e coesão nas sociedades clandestinas para atividades ilegais, devido à alta vigilância no outro lado.

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Empresários e mão-de-obra

A fronteira abriga grandes empresários de um lado e mão-de-obra barata do outro, gerando uma diferença significativa nos custos da mão-de-obra.

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Aumento da violência na fronteira

A região fronteiriça é palco de ataques e assassinatos de mulheres, com modus operandi semelhante, em grande número.

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Terrenos roubados

A expansão territorial, ou seja, terrenos roubados da natureza à cada ano, representa um grave problema na fronteira com o Rio Bravo.

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Trafico e Fronteira

A fronteira é palco de tráfico de drogas e corpos, destacando-se como um dos mais lucrativos do mundo.

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Direito de Pernada

Direito feudal de um senhor sobre o corpo de uma mulher.

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Totalitarismo de província

Forma de controle absoluto e implacável em uma região, frequentemente surgindo com a desestatização/neoliberalismo

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Neoliberalismo

Ideologia econômica que prioriza o livre mercado e a desregulamentação.

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Impunidade

Ausência de punição por crimes.

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Acumulação descontrolada

Aumento excessivo de riqueza sem limites ou regulamentação.

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Globalização econômica

Interligação e integração das economias globais.

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Desestatização

Redução da influência do Estado na economia e na sociedade.

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Condições de possibilidade (de impunidade)

Fatores que permitem ou facilitam a impunidade em uma situação.

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Desigualdade extrema (neoliberalismo)

Desigualdade de poder tão acentuada que permite controle territorial por grupos específicos (e suas redes).

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Controle territorial subestatal

Controle de uma região geográfica por parte de grupos específicos e suas redes de apoio.

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Totalitarismo provincial

Controle total, como em um regime totalitário, mas dentro de uma região (província).

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Crimes em Ciudad Juárez

Exemplo de como um domínio territorial pode manifestar-se em crimes e violência.

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Universo totalitário encapsulado

Espaço sem 'exterior', onde a elite controla a visão das pessoas.

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Metáfora nacionalista primordialista

Conceito de nação baseado em um passado inventado, não em dados históricos.

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Monopólio da voz coletiva

Um único grupo detém o direito de expressar a visão coletiva do povo.

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Desigualdade de poder extrema e controle territorial

A desigualdade extrema leva à concentração do poder e à capacidade de controlar territorialmente.

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Journalistic Investigation

The act of researching and reporting on a specific topic, often involving uncovering hidden truths or exposing wrongdoing.

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Ciudad Juárez Murders

A series of unsolved murders of young women in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, raising concerns about violence and impunity.

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The Role of Wealth

The unexpected and disturbing connection between wealthy individuals and the Ciudad Juárez murders, raising questions about motivations.

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The 'Sexual Motive' Theory

The idea that sexual desire is the main driving force behind the crimes, but this theory is insufficient and incomplete.

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Missing Link

The lack of a clear and plausible explanation for the involvement of wealthy individuals in the murders, prompting further investigation.

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Impunity

The state of being free from punishment, even for serious crimes.

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Power Dynamics

The unequal distribution of power and influence, with the possibility of wealthy individuals wielding significant control.

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Unanswered Questions

The challenging task of uncovering the motives and true reasons behind the Ciudad Juárez murders, highlighting the complex nature of justice.

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Domestic Abuse vs. Public Violence

Domestic abuse involves power over a dependent victim within a controlled space, while public violence is a display of power for the purpose of demonstrating dominance.

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Impunity as a Display of Power

Unpunished violence showcases the power of those who can act with impunity, reinforcing their control and dominance.

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Ritualized Violence

Violence can be a ritualistic act, performed to reinforce control or social dominance, often with a symbolic meaning.

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Ciudad Juarez Murders and Impunity

The murders in Ciudad Juarez demonstrate how a network of powerful individuals can operate with impunity, showcasing their control and dominance.

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Violence as a Tool of Control

Violent acts can be used as a means to maintain control over territory, resources, or people.

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The Impunity Paradox

The very act of being unpunished serves to reinforce the power and dominance of the perpetrators.

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Public Spectacle of Power

Public displays of violence are often a deliberate tactic to showcase dominance and control.

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Beyond the Law

Those who act with impunity are seen as being above the law, reinforcing their power and control.

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Impunity in Ciudad Juárez

The situation where crimes, particularly the murders of women in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, go unpunished, highlighting a lack of justice and accountability.

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Crimes Beyond Individual Deviance

The idea that crimes like sexual assault are not simply the actions of individuals but rather expressions of a deeper social structure that shapes our attitudes and behaviors.

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New Legal Categories

The need to create new legal frameworks to understand and address the unique nature of crimes committed in Ciudad Juárez, highlighting the inadequacy of existing categories to account for the complexities of these crimes.

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The Role of Wealth in Violence

The surprising connection between wealth and the murders in Ciudad Juárez, suggesting the potential involvement of influential individuals in these crimes.

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The Limits of 'Sexual Motive'

The inadequacy of simple explanations like sexual desire to fully account for the motives behind the murders in Ciudad Juárez, suggesting a deeper, more complex set of factors at play.

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The 'Missing Link'

The lack of a clear explanation for the involvement of wealth in the Ciudad Juárez murders, highlighting the need for further investigation to uncover the true reasons behind these crimes.

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Power Dynamics and Violence

The way in which unequal power dynamics can contribute to violence and crime, highlighting the potential for those with wealth and influence to abuse their power.

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Post-modern Feudalism

A societal structure characterized by a blend of feudal-like power dynamics and the features of a post-modern era, where a concentrated group holds absolute control over territory and resources.

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Control of Territory

This refers to the ability of a powerful group to exert dominion over a geographical region, influencing its resources, people, and laws.

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Neoliberalism's Impact

The influence of free-market ideology and deregulation on power structures, leading to greater wealth concentration and potential unchecked control.

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Impunity as a Tool

The absence of consequences for crimes, which becomes a method for maintaining control and enforcing dominance.

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Conditions of Possibility

Factors that enable and facilitate specific outcomes, in this case, the existence of a context where impunity thrives and controls are weakened.

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Totalitarianism of Province

A form of control that resembles true totalitarian rule, but operates within a smaller geographical area or 'province'.

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Decentralization's Paradox

A situation where reducing the central government's power can paradoxically lead to increased control by local, powerful factions.

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Second State

A hidden, parallel power structure operating outside the official state apparatus, using violence and control to maintain its dominance.

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Body as Territory

The view that a woman's body is treated as an extension of a controlled territory, subject to the power and will of those in control.

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Crimes of the Second State

Acts of violence, often directed against marginalized groups, perpetrated by the Second State to maintain its power and control.

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Wealth and Violence Connection

The unexpected link between wealthy individuals and the violent acts of the Second State, raising questions about motives and power dynamics.

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Corporations of Violence

These groups, linked to the 'second state', use violence to control territory, resources, and people, often with impunity.

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Capital's Ultimate Goal

Capital aims not just to accumulate wealth, but to maintain and expand social hierarchies through the exploitation and even elimination of the 'other'.

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The Symbolic Role of Women

The violence against women, particularly women of color and low-income women, represents a powerful symbol of domination and control by the 'second state'.

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Totalitarian Control in Provincial Spaces

Domination extends beyond the traditional state to control specific regions through violence and intimidation. It's like a smaller, localized version of a totalitarian regime.

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The Need for New Legal Categories

The crimes of the 'second state' are so different from traditional crimes that we need new laws and legal frameworks to understand and address them.

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The 'Sexual Motive' Deception

Reducing the violence to a simple explanation of sexual desire is misleading and ignores the larger patterns of control and power.

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Power Dynamics in Ciudad Juárez

The murders in Ciudad Juárez reflect an imbalance of power, highlighting the possibility of wealthy individuals wielding significant control and influence over others.

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The 'Second State'

A hidden, parallel power structure operating outside the official government, using violence to maintain control over territory and resources, often with impunity.

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Sovereignty and Control

The power to exercise dominion over a territory and its people. This power is inherently tied to the idea of community and the ability to exert influence through violence or the threat of violence.

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Expressive vs. Utilitarian Violence

Expressive violence aims to make a statement or express power, while utilitarian violence serves a practical purpose, like gaining resources. Both types have a symbolic element, revealing the perpetrator's intent.

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Violence as a Signature

Every violent act leaves a distinct mark, like a unique style or signature, showing the perpetrator's intentions and power dynamics.

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Domination and Death

Under a regime of sovereignty, certain individuals are chosen to represent the power of the dominant force through their death. This is a deliberate act of symbolism, not mere practicality.

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Control Through Impunity

When violence goes unpunished, it reinforces the power of the perpetrators. This allows them to maintain control over territory, resources, and people.

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Enunciated Act

The act of rape is not merely a physical act but also a powerful statement or message conveyed through violence.

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Vertical Axis of Interlocution

In rape, the perpetrator communicates with the victim, using violence to enforce patriarchal norms and control.

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Horizontal Axis of Interlocution

In rape, the perpetrator also communicates with his peers, seeking validation and acceptance within a male-dominated social hierarchy.

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Ritualistic Violence

Rape can be seen as a ritualistic act, performed to reinforce male dominance and social hierarchies.

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What is the 'mandate' in the context of Ciudad Juárez murders?

The 'mandate' refers to the social structure that allows for sexual violence against women as a way for men to assert power and control within their social groups.

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What is the "tribute" in this analysis of the Ciudad Juárez murders?

The "tribute" represents the act of sexual violence itself, serving as a means for men to demonstrate their dominance and gain entry into their social group.

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What is the "horizontal" coordinate?

The "horizontal" coordinate refers to the social dynamics and interactions between members of a group, highlighting the importance of social acceptance and belonging.

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What is the "vertical" coordinate?

The "vertical" coordinate represents the power dynamics between individuals, considering the different levels of authority and influence within a social structure.

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What is the 'Second State'?

The 'Second State' refers to a hidden, parallel power structure that operates outside of the official government, often using violence and control to maintain its dominance.

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What is the 'Impunity Paradox'?

The 'Impunity Paradox' describes the phenomenon where the lack of punishment for violent acts actually strengthens the power and influence of the perpetrators.

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What is the 'Totalitarianism of Province'?

The 'Totalitarianism of Province' refers to a localized form of total control, where a powerful group dominates a specific region through violence and manipulation.

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What is the 'symbolic role of women' in this analysis?

The author argues that violence against women, particularly women of color and low-income women, is a powerful symbol of domination and control by the 'Second State,' highlighting the connection between violence, gender, and power.

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Study Notes

Feminicídios em Ciudad Juarez

  • O ensaio examina os feminicídios de pelo menos 300 mulheres em Ciudad Juárez, México, nos últimos 11 anos.
  • As autoridades apresentaram poucos suspeitos, sem convencer a opinião pública.
  • A impunidade e a proteção dos assassinos são evidentes para a opinião pública local e para observadores internacionais.
  • A violência contra as mulheres em Ciudad Juárez é vista como uma assinatura de poder local, regional e nacional.
  • Esses atos de violência demonstram o poder discricionário dos perpetradores e o controle que eles exercem sobre o território.
  • Os crimes reforçam um pacto de cumplicidade entre os perpetradores.
  • As palavras-chave são: violência expressiva, violência de gênero, máfias, masculinidade, territorialidade e poder econômico.

Ciudad Juárez: Um Lugar Emblemático

  • Ciudad Juárez, no estado de Chihuahua, na fronteira entre o México e os EUA, é um local de sofrimento feminino.
  • O lema "corpo de mulher, perigo de morte" é particularmente real nesse lugar.
  • A globalização econômica e o neoliberalismo são mencionados como fatores importantes na situação de Ciudad Juárez.
  • Existe uma relação direta entre capital e morte e a acumulação ou concentração descontroladas e o sacrifício de mulheres pobres, escuras, mestiças.

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Este quiz explora os feminicídios de mais de 300 mulheres em Ciudad Juárez, revelando a impunidade e o controle exercido pelos perpetradores. A análise destaca a violência de gênero como uma expressão de poder local e regional. Conheça os fatores e contextos que compõem essa realidade trágica.

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