The alarming reality of femicide in Roraima in light of the intersectionality between gender and race-ethnicity

Loeste de Arruda-Barbosa; Jessica Vanina Ortiz; Márcia Cristina Sales; Aurilene Moura Mesquita; Pedro Lívio Menezes Dalpasquale; Rosa Maria Godoy Serpa da Fonseca

doi:10.5020/18061230.2025.16915

Authors

Loeste de Arruda-Barbosa State University of Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2679-5898
Jessica Vanina Ortiz State University of Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7214-6816
Márcia Cristina Sales State University of Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7799-933X
Aurilene Moura Mesquita Court of Justice of the State of Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5191-5171
Pedro Lívio Menezes Dalpasquale State University of Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7432-7565
Rosa Maria Godoy Serpa da Fonseca University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9440-0870

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5020/18061230.2025.16915

Keywords:

Gender Studies, Femicide, Gender Violence, Racism, Violence Against Women

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the panorama of femicide cases in Roraima based on data provided by the Gender Violence Monitoring Dashboard of the Roraima State Court of Justice, considering the intersection between the social categories of gender and race-ethnicity. Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on secondary data obtained from the Roraima State Court of Justice and the Department of Informatics of the Brazilian Unified Health System, collected between 2015 and 2024. Statistical analyses were performed using Stata/MP 14.0 Statistical Software (College Station, TX: StataCorp LP), considering statistical significance at p < 0.05. Results: A total of 86 cases were recorded, of which 48 (55.8%) were attempted femicides. Most cases occurred in the state capital, involved sharp weapons, and took place in residential settings. The mean reporting time was 192 days, with 45 (52.3%) cases reported during weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Victims had a mean age of 33.8 ± 12.4 years and were predominantly mothers and self-identified as mixed-race, Black, or Indigenous. Perpetrators had a mean age of 37.1 ± 11.2 years and a low educational level. Conclusion: The sociodemographic profile of both victims and perpetrators highlights the intersectional dimension of violence, in which racism structures and intensifies gender inequalities.

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Translation

This article is a translation in English of the article: A realidade alarmante do feminicídio em Roraima à luz da interseccionalidade entre gênero e raça-etnia

Author Biographies

Loeste de Arruda-Barbosa, State University of Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil

Professor and researcher. Postdoctoral training in Public Health at the University of São Paulo (USP). PhD in Pharmacology and MSc in Physiological Sciences. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a teaching degree in Physical Education. Has research experience in cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology, as well as qualitative research in Public Health, particularly in migration-related contexts. Has teaching experience in Infectious Disease Nursing, Physiology and Pharmacology, Microbiology, Public Health Nursing, Physical Education, and Research Methodology. Scientific reviewer for the journals PHYSIS: Journal of Collective Health (SciELO), Revista NUPEM of the State University of Paraná, and the Journal of the School of Nursing of USP (SciELO).

Jessica Vanina Ortiz, State University of Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Faculdade União das Américas, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Master’s degree in Tropical and Infectious Diseases from the Graduate Program in Tropical Medicine (PPGMT) at the State University of Amazonas, in partnership with the Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado Tropical Medicine Foundation. Currently pursuing a PhD in Tropical and Infectious Diseases (PPGMT/UEA-FMT). Has experience in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, with an emphasis on biochemistry. Conducted research in soil microbiology and analytical chemistry at the College of Science, Rochester Institute of Technology, United States (2015-2016), and in cardio-oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, United States (2016), during participation in the Science Without Borders Program (Call 180 - 2015/2016). Served as Assistant Professor at Nilton Lins University (2019-2021) and as Substitute Professor of Human Physiology in the Department of Physiological Sciences at the Federal University of Amazonas (2019-2020). Currently a medical student at the State University of Roraima (UERR). Within IFMSA Brazil, serves as Local Vice President for Internal Affairs (LVPI) and General Assistant of Scientific Team 10.0 (2025/2026 administration). Also serves as Editorial Manager of BMS Journal.

Márcia Cristina Sales, State University of Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (State University of Paraíba, 2009), a specialization in Public Health with an emphasis on Family Health (Centro Universitário Internacional, 2018), a specialization in Health Surveillance (Centro Universitário Internacional, 2021), and a specialization in Indigenous Health (FAVENI, 2023). Earned a Master’s degree in Public Health from the State University of Paraíba (2012) and a PhD in Health Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (2018). Currently serves as Associate Professor XII at the State University of Roraima. Research activities focus primarily on Epidemiology, Public Health Policies, and Child and Older Adult Health.

Aurilene Moura Mesquita, Court of Justice of the State of Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil

Holds a degree in Pedagogy from the Federal University of Roraima (UFRR, 2005) and a specialization in Public Security and Human Rights. Serves as Judicial Analyst and Legal Education Specialist at the Court of Justice of the State of Roraima. Also serves as Head of the Domestic Violence Prevention Division and facilitator of Restorative Justice Groups.

Pedro Lívio Menezes Dalpasquale, State University of Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil

Graduated in 2017 from the Technical Secretariat Program at the Federal Institute of Roraima. Currently enrolled in the Medical School program at the State University of Roraima.

Rosa Maria Godoy Serpa da Fonseca, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Professor Emerita of the School of Nursing at the University of São Paulo. The title was awarded on November 7, 2025. Holds undergraduate degrees in Nursing and Public Health Nursing from the University of São Paulo (1971), a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of São Paulo (1982), and a PhD in Nursing from the University of São Paulo (1990). Holds the title of Livre-Docente in Public Health Nursing and currently serves as Senior Full Professor at the University of São Paulo. Has extensive research experience in Public Health Nursing, with emphasis on gender and nursing, public health nursing, women’s health, violence against women, violence against children, and intersectionality. Served as Director of the Center for Nursing Studies and Research (CEPEn) of the Brazilian Nursing Association (2010-2013), Coordinator of the Primary Health Care Department, and Scientific Editor of the Brazilian Journal of Nursing (2013-2016), and National President of the Brazilian Nursing Association (2016-2019). Served as Associate Editor of the Journal of the School of Nursing of USP from 2010 to 2023. Currently serves as Full Member of the University and Society Strategic Council at the Federal University of São Paulo and Full Member of the Library Committee at the Federal University of São Paulo.