The social movements of Brazil: from virtue to addiction
The social movements of Brazil: from virtue to addiction
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2025.1452Keywords:
social movements, Brazil, citizenship, social engagement, social conflict.Abstract
This article aims to analyze the evolution of social movements in Brazil, examining how such mobilizations transition between virtuous practices of social engagement and demonstrations that may present aspects of conflict or deviation from objectives, characterized as institutional or social vices. The research will be conducted through a literature review, considering academic works, scientific articles, and historical documents that address the formation, development, and impacts of social movements in the Brazilian context. The political, cultural, and economic aspects that influence the actions of these groups will be discussed, as well as their contributions to the consolidation of citizenship, democracy, and social justice. The aim is to identify patterns of virtuous action, such as the defense of rights and social inclusion, and situations in which social movements can be instrumentalized for questionable or conflicting ends, reflecting structural tensions in society. The conclusion of the study will reinforce the importance of a critical understanding of social movements as dynamic phenomena, capable of generating positive change, but also subject to practices that can compromise their original objectives.
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