O desmonte da política de promoção da igualdade racial no Brasil (2016-2022)

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the hypothesis of the dismantling of the Racial Equality Promotion Policy (PPIR) during the presidencies of Temer and Bolsonaro in Brazil, especially in a context marked by democratic backsliding and fiscal austerity measures. Since the 1988 Constitution, the country has witnessed significant progress in promoting racial equality. However, from 2015 onwards, this progress was interrupted by the implementation of austerity policies and democratic setbacks. Through a case study, this dissertation employed Bauer and Knill’s (2014) analytical model to examine the dismantling of key instruments of the PPIR, such as the demarcation of quilombola lands, racial equality bodies, budget allocations, and more. The analysis covered the institutionalization of the PPIR up to the political, economic, and social context during the study period (2016-2022). The hypotheses were validated, revealing that dismantling occurred, characterized by the use of different strategies such as active dismantling and arena shifting.