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Capitalist interests and challenges for the enforcement of social rights: challenges and regressions

Abstract

This article presents a reflection on the several offensives of capitalism toward the civilizational achievements of Brazilian society obtained throughout history. The study points out the development of capitalism in the world and its repercussions in Brazil taking into consideration the country’s socio-historical context. The article aims to understand the formulation and implementation of social policies, as a representation and defense of social rights, which are constantly subject to setbacks and counter-reforms especially due to the rise of neoliberalism.

Keywords:
Social policy; Social rights; Capitalism; Counter-reforms

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Serviço Social e Curso de Graduação em Serviço Social da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina , Centro Socioeconômico , Curso de Graduação em Serviço Social , Programa de Pós-Graduação em Serviço Social, Campus Universitário Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, 88040-900 - Florianópolis - Santa Catarina - Brasil, Tel. +55 48 3721 6524 - Florianópolis - SC - Brazil
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