Vaqueijada:Manifestação Cultural ou Prática Cruel?

Abstract

This paper sought to analyze the Vaquejada with two opposing viewpoints, as a cultural manifestation, so well recognized in the Northeast region, and as a cruel practice that mistreats the animals involved in the show. The process of legalization and regulation of this famous practice was also analyzed, since the clash in the STF between those who were against and those who were in favor of the legalization of Vaquejada was quite arduous. It is known that this issue is quite delicate because it is not only about allowing or not allowing this sport, but we are also talking about something that affects the economy of an entire region, the lives of thousands of people who live only by this vaquejada, without belittling, or leaving aside, the right of animals to have a dignified treatment, as we will address a little later. The general objective of this paper is to analyze the vaquejada from two points of view, as a cultural manifestation and/or a cruel practice. The specific objectives are to analyze the concept of cultural rights over the years and how these concepts have influenced Brazilian legislation, to make an overview of animal rights and, finally, how all this influenced the law that regulates the vaquejada. As for the technical procedure, we adopted the bibliographic-documentary, with direct and indirect treatment of the sources, since it was developed from laws, books, internet and periodic articles, with content analysis. In this way, we can reach a conclusion about the subject addressed, and finally, clarify the constant doubts that surround the vaquejada.

Keywords: Vaquejada; Cultural Manifestation; Cruel Practice; Animals.