Challenges in Civil Registration in Brazil:

An Analysis in Light of Gender Studies and Documentation Theories

Abstract

This investigation initiates with the question about what challenges do women, transgender individuals, and other groups in situations of social vulnerability face regarding the civil identification document registration and access to public policies in Brazil. The objective of the research is to analyze the impacts of the colonization of bodies and affections on access to civil identification documents. The relevance of the study lies in the recognition that Civil Registries not only record significant events but also play a crucial role in the construction of identity and social continuity, emphasizing the importance of these documents for access to citizenship and the preservation of historical memory. The research methodology is characterized as qualitative, exploratory, and documentary, employing interpretative analysis as the main approach for exploring and interpreting the data. The analytical corpus consists of a variety of informational sources related to civil registration, encompassing both normative instruments and published literature on the subject across various fields of knowledge. The results provide an analysis of the challenges and advancements in accessing civil registration, grounded in the theoretical frameworks of gender studies and decolonial studies. It is concluded that this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the social dynamics surrounding civil registration, pointing towards directions for promoting a more equitable citizenship.