Diferenciação indumentária na Polícia Militar do Estado de Mato Grosso : autoridade policial militar, uniformes e paramentos

Abstract

This dissertation analyzes the clothing differentiation in the Military Police of the State of Mato Grosso (PMMT) and the influence of the uniform and vestments in the exercise of police authority. Pierre Bourdieu's theory is used as a basis, especially the concepts of field, habitus and symbolic capital, to understand the internal power relations within the corporation in the police field. The research employs a qualitative approach, using as sources literature review, museological, legislative and documentary research - especially in PMMT bulletins - and open sources with a focus on journalistic articles. The aim is to investigate how different uniforms and vestments influence the perception of authority by citizens and the police officers themselves. It was concluded, due to the symbolic implications, that destandardization and lack of visual cohesion are crucial factors for the maintenance of symbolic capital and the effectiveness of police authority in the contemporary context.