The goal of this study is to carry out a literature review based on identity belongings, especially characteristics related to ethnicity and gender as well as its intersections in mental health. It is based on the concept of identity by Antonio Carlos Ciampa and variable shadow emphasized by Benedeto Saraceno. It promotes a balance of state of the art from the survey conducted by Scielo, Medline and Lilacs. It is concluded that the majority of studies turns to themes related to a woman. It is concluded that the majority of studies turns to themes related to the female. Violence against women gained prominence in their negative impact on emotional health, highlighting her victim condition.
Gender; Ethnicity; Citizenship; Mental health