SEXUALITY OF WOMEN AND MEN IN DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the sexuality of men and women prisoners in the penitentiary system, highlighting the position of the subject in relation to the object of love, understanding that the subjective position in relation to love and sexuality constructions result from during development and socialization. The proposed theme is based on a cultural, social and psychoanalytic theories. Methodologically defined as a qualitative research. The results of this research shows that female and male prisoners in penitentiary system can take a new sexual identity, new modes of relationship are opened, there is no fixity; loving passion provides a feeling of emptiness repair against the psychic division and are present in the speeches so idealized. Women declare so expressive, their passions and their relationships with other female prisoners, but continue to dream about men that guarantee protection and love.