From an economic point of view, Brazil is known as one of the most unequal countries in the world. In 1976 (Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada, 2016a), the country recorded a 0.623 Gini index — defined by the World Bank as a measure of the extent to which the distribution of income or consumption among individuals or s within an economy …
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In this scheme, because Brazil has not yet in its social sphere resolved its demographic debt nor completed in its economic sphere a structural transformation, the country lurches between competing economic and social approaches and discourses, always progressing but with a considerable degree of disorder.
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This organization seeks to increase the interest in, and understanding of major legal, political, economic, cultural, and social issues that characterizes Brazilian society. In addition to the academic discussions of important issues, this organization aims to promote the visibility and celebrate Brazil's rich and diverse cultural tradition.
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These questions emerge from three reflections on Brazilian society: the high investment in public education in Brazil, which has had poor outcomes; the recognition of Brazil as a driver of social innovation in Latin …
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Economic, social and cultural rights. Social and economic rights continued to be violated, and racial and gender inequalities remained a key factor. Brazil had one of the highest levels of inequality globally; the greatest gaps existed between Black and white people, especially women, in terms of income and rates of employment.
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According to (2011), social issues present in Brazilian society are Poverty, Violent Crime, Lack of Education and Infant Mortality. Other contentious issues are Rights of Women, Nature and Environmental issues, Being Black in Brazil and Being an Indian Brazilian (Virtual-Brazil. 2013).
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Brazil has recently been experiencing a phenomenon of political polarization: a conflict involving political views and social identities. Considering the extent to which this socially constructed ...
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Brazil's labor market has also shown notable improvement. Data from the IBGE released in late November indicated that the country's unemployment rate had dropped to 6.2%, the lowest level since the beginning of the historical series in 2012. Krauser explained that social programs and job creation often reinforce each other.
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Since the mid-1990s, Brazil has undergone extensive reforms that have finally reversed the dismaying economic performance of the 1980s. In particular, poverty and inequality indicators …
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The richest 10% s have 70 times the income of the poorest 10 %. Poverty and inequality have their roots in the country's past but their more immediate causes can be found in the process of development based on the replacement of imports carried out by the State between the 1940s and the 1970s; in the crisis of that development pattern; in the failed …
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Psychiatric research in Brazil has had a strong focus on social and cultural variables related to mental health. In the present narrative review, we provide historical context to the theoretical and methodological roots of psychiatric epidemiology in the country, from the era of proto-epidemiologic studies to the emergence of population neurosciences, showing the …
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Behavior analysis has a long and strong tradition in Brazil. Following the introduction of the concepts of metacontingencies and macrocontingencies, Brazilian researchers and universities developed prominent areas of research and training in the behavior analysis of culture. This article aims to review and characterize the Brazilian literature (in the form of …
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Today the country of 200 million has one of the world's highest homicide rate and is contending with a storm of competing and colluding crises: economic, political, and social.
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In this article, our central research question is rooted in the examination of persistent social and economic disparities in Brazil and their profound influence on the country's …
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With the vast majority of Brazilian students in the public education system, these factors have perpetuated a cycle of social inequality in the country. When the OECD conducted a study of academic ...
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Poverty remains one of Brazil's most significant social challenges, affecting millions of people across the country. According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), over 25% of Brazil's population lived …
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From 1995 to 2015, its Gini index decreased from 58 to 48 points. An extensive body of research has investigated a diverse set of explanations for this reduction. This article reviews this …
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The 2022 elections in Brazil have demonstrated that disinformation can have violent consequences, particularly when it comes from the top, raising concerns around democratic backsliding. This study leverages …
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The Brazilian Yearbook, produced by the Brazilian Public Security Forum, classified Mato Grosso do Sul as a leading state registering the most cases of rape in the country in 2021. On June 10, Rio de Janeiro State's police arrested anesthesiologist Giovanni Quintella Bezerra for reportedly assaulting a pregnant woman while she was sedated in ...
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Brazil's current economic and political crises are not merely manifestations of corruption and economic mismanagement but are a persistent feature of the country's …
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Beneath the dazzling carnival lights and samba rhythms, millions of Brazilians struggle to access education, healthcare, and basic human rights. This challenge spans every corner of the …
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On July 7, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics reported that persons with disabilities encountered barriers to accessing studies and the job market, and when employed, they …
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These environmental issues impact traditional ways of life and pose challenges to Brazil's cultural heritage, as many Indigenous groups rely on natural resources for survival and cultural practices. Political Polarization. Political polarization has affected Brazilian society in recent years, making it challenging to address social issues ...
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Brazil is home to 203 million people with a real GDP per capita of US$9,032 in 2023. It is a large federal country comprised of the union (federal government), 26 states (plus the Federal District), and over 5,500 municipalities. While it is highly diverse, racial and gender discrimination persist ...
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Brazilian officials have played a significant role in exacerbating the water crisis by ignoring many of these laws and allowing for the poor planning, neglect, and mismanagement of one the nation's most essential resources. Geographic Synopsis Brazil is the largest country in South America and roughly the same size as the
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Under these assumptions, it is important to study governmental discourses and practices that underpin the support that redefined power relations in Brazil, especially by focusing on the various ...
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By Thais Pavez and Camila Góes Unlike Europe and the rest of Latin America, Brazil's Carnival developed uniformly and throughout all the country, turning it one of the country's most striking collective performances. …
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Rio de Janeiro is a large city of 13.5 million people situated on the south east coast of Brazil in South America. It is the second largest city in Brazil (after São Paulo), and is the 21st ...
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Important decisions regarding the energy performance of buildings should be tested from the initial planning stages of the project in relation to long term performance [1], [2], [5]. In Brazil, social housing is an important sector for expansion, and energy conservation within this sector should be considered.
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December 10 marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—a poignant moment to reflect on global progress and ongoing challenges.While Brazil is renowned for its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, it also faces significant social issues that deeply impact its people. In this Dica, we delve into the realities of human rights in Brazil, …
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Arizona Journal of Hispanic Cultural Studies 12(1):189-202; January 2009; 12(1):189-202 ... and impacts the country's culture. It is our belief that this understanding can provide the basis to ...
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Even more worryingly, Brazil is marked by economic and social inequalities fueled by political problems, which have made the fragile country the epicenter of the epidemic in Latin America. 15 With the arrival of COVID-19 in the country, health, economic, social, and political problems increased on a large scale, collapsing the Brazilian public ...
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As a contribution to the country´s available data stock on multidimensional child poverty, UNICEF Brazil developed a study of the Well-being and Multiple Deprivations in Childhood and Adolescence in Brazil. The report is the result of detailed work aimed at learning the level of deprivation suffered by
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How did they start, and what is their position in the current political context? This article is meant to serve as a very brief introduction to two of the largest Brazilian social movements: the MST and the UNMP.
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Brazil's social inequality crisis did not emerge overnight. Similar to various other countries, its many disparities are a result of a historical accumulation of exclusionary political and social institutions that hamper the adequate distribution of wealth and opportunities for all …
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Brazil was the country in which more people (86.8 % of respondents) considered increasing their probability of buying cultivated meat if health, safety and nutritional content were guaranteed. ... Only one study focused on social and economic issues (Newton and Blaustein-Rejto, 2021); their results reveal opportunities and threats for crop ...
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Brazil's cultural influence extends far beyond its borders. Brazilian music, dance, cuisine, and art have a global following, contributing to the country's soft power and international image. Brazilian culture is a vivid …
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