Abstract
The theorization of Lélia Gonzalez is part of a Brazilian essayistic tradition, with rich contributions towards the interpretation of Brazil and Latin America. Although she presents a relevant and original thought, research directed at her social theory is still comparably scarce. In this article we evidence the main traits of the social theory produced by Lélia Gonzalez, with special attention to her liaison to sociological thought. Our aim is to highlight a central aspect of this approach, the multidimensionality of her studies, that mobilize and critically dialogue with a number of classic authors from the social sciences, hereby pointing out their limitations in heuristic terms, as well as articulating this point of view with investigations and reflections that award the concepts of race/color and gender a place comparable to that of class in the critical interpretation of the social.
Key-words:
Theory; Capitalism; Race; Gender; Class