The Ministry of Justice notified TikTok and gave the platform five days to explain what measures it has adopted to deal with the spread of the trend known as “if she says no”. The information is from G1.
The series of posts, which circulates on the social network, brings together videos in which men simulate violent reactions after rejecting dating or marriage requests.
The letter was sent this Tuesday (10) and requests detailed information on how the company identifies and removes content considered misogynistic or potentially illegal.
In the document, the Ministry of Justice states that the platform’s responsibility is not limited to removing content upon request from the authorities. According to the ministry, TikTok must act preventively to prevent the massive circulation of this type of material.
For the government, the wide dissemination of the trend raises doubts about the fulfillment of so-called duties of care by the social network and may indicate structural flaws in content moderation.
Among the points charged is the description of the tools used by the company to detect illicit content. The government also wants to know if there are automated systems to identify emerging trends that may involve hate speech or violence.
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Another question involves the functioning of the platform’s recommendation mechanisms. The ministry asked for clarification on any audits carried out on the algorithmic feed to check whether it may be amplifying misogynistic content.
Increase in violence against women
The repercussion of trend It comes at a time of growing concern about violence against women in the country. According to data from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Brazil recorded the highest number of femicides in the historical series in 2025.
There were 1,470 women murdered by this type of crime last year, surpassing the previous record of 2024, when 1,464 cases had been recorded. On average, records indicate that four women were killed per day in the country.
