O “mito” da função ressocializadora da pena de prisão: uma análise criminológica a partir da obra “Os Miseráveis”

Abstract

This research intends to analyze the "myth" of the resocializing function of the prison sentence, based on criminology, using the labelling approach theory and the agnostic theory of the sentence, as well as literature, using the journey of the character Jean Valjean from the book “Les Misérables”, written by Victor Hugo. The work intends to briefly approach aspects of the mentioned book and its author, introducing them to the reader. Having made these considerations, it is intended to promote a deeper understanding of the prison system, comparing it with Valjean’s galleys, showing the evident process of stigmatization that arises after prison. In addition, it seeks to contrast the formal discourse of resocialization, supported by numerous legal and constitutional provisions, with the reality of the egress and the former galleys-slaves. Finally, the objective is to reveal the undeclared functions of the sentence, with a critical analysis being carried out on the institutionally adopted discourse by the State and society.