Brazilian Context: chalenges of Brazilian society in 2011 Prof. Lourival dos Santos(PhD) (UFMS)
Why Brazil “Took off?” - Maturement of democratic institutions - Good international economical conditions during and after world finacial crisis in Investiment in internal market (minimun salary increase, 'bolsa família' (family aid) banks under state regulation)
Main obstacles to the Economical Development - Weak infraestructure - Dependence of agriculture comodities - Low value of exportation products - Low investiment in national tecnology - Regional disparities
Obstacles to Democratic Institutions Development - Mass media monopoly (under control of oligarchical families) - Corruption: dificulties to stablish Modern relationships due the traditionals colonial structures - Difficulty in the access to the legal system - Low level of formal education - Lack of democratic tradition
Political Perspectives -Lula left the Presidence with more than 80% of popular aproval - Dilma Roussef (PT) has better support from the Congress than Lula - Political and tributaries reforms? - Maintanence of Economical Politics
Some Cultural Keys - Soccer and Soap Operas (novelas) as metaphores for social relations and sociability - Soccer and nationalism:'A Pátria de chuteiras' ( A Nation in soccer shoes – Nelson Rodrigues) - Preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup - Carnival: most important celebration in Brazilian Society