Diálogos sobre a noção de vítima e construção da identidade

Abstract

This study was developed because of the need to analyze and question the notion of victim, in the context of the emergence of use of this term over recent decades, as an identifier for subjects and experiences. While conducting a research project dealing with victimization resulting from lightning kidnapping and its repercussions on the victims' health, we were faced with the need to discuss the use of this term and other intertwined issues: "would this be a lifelong identity attribute?" and "what importance does victimization have on people's lives?", among other issues. In this regard, we proposed this paper in order to analyze and question the notion of victim, and to discuss this as an identity trait, with the intention of stimulating possible reflections on this topic.