Contemporary capitalism and social policy

Authors

  • Pedro Demo UnB - Brasília - DF

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/%25x

Abstract

 

This article seeks to analyze the extreme difficulty of adapting social policy to the current form of capitalism. It aims to stimulate a broad discussion about what can be done in the sphere of social policy, beyond compensatory and marginal programs. It is based on the idea that capitulation does not make sense, because it is a position typical of one who studies, but does not suffer from poverty. It also highlights the formidable barriers to attempts at redistributive and emancipatory social policy. It maintains that some Marxist concepts are essential for an understanding of the current capitalist situation, such as surplus value in relation to the abstract character of commodities.

Author Biography

Pedro Demo, UnB - Brasília - DF

Possui graduação em Filosofia - Bom Jesus (1963) e doutorado em Sociologia - Universität Des Saarlandes/Alemanha (1971). Atualmente é professor titular da Universidade de Brasília, Departamento de Sociologia. Fez pós-doutorado na UCLA/Los Angeles (1999-2000). Tem experiência na área de Política Social, com ênfase em Sociologia da Educação e Pobreza Política. Além disso, trabalha com Metodologia Científica, no contexto da Teoria Crítica e Pesquisa Qualitativa. Pesquisa principalmente a questão da aprendizagem nas escolas públicas, por conta dos desafios da cidadania popular.

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Published

2005-01-01

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2005): Cidadania, direito e acesso à justiça

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