A gesture that generates discord
BarcelonaFriday: Behavior of the security forces
BarcelonaFriday, April 5. Dani Alves, accompanied by his lawyer Inés Guardiola, goes to the Court of Barcelona to fulfill one of the conditions of his provisional freedom after being sentenced to four and a half years in prison for rape. Before entering the court building, an agent of the security forces greets him affectionately, accompanying the gesture with a warm smile from Alves. Despite not being a criminal action, according to the Department of Equality and Feminism of the Department of the Interior, it has received negative considerations.
Reactions and analysis
The gesture in question has given rise to a diversity of opinions, highlighting the comments of professionals who work in the field of gender-based violence. The behavior has been pointed out as an example of ‘male camaraderie’ in situations of conviction for assaults, which could undermine women’s confidence when reporting. Data from the responsible ministry show that only 12% of sexual assaults are reported to the authorities.
Perspectives experts
The lawyer specializing in male violence, Júlia Humet from the Nèmesi firm, has pointed out the need to raise awareness and train security agents to prevent gestures like this from being interpreted as privileges by recognized personalities. On the other hand, Ana Burgos, anthropologist, has proposed complicity as another demonstration of the male pact to maintain privileges and the values instilled in the male and female genders.
Repercussion in the social context
There has also been debate about how this type of behavior can affect the emotional well-being of women who have suffered assaults, generating doubts about trust in the authorities and the feeling of impunity in the aggressors.
