Dados is one of the most widely-read social sciences journals in Latin America. Created in 1966, it publishes innovative works, originating from academic research, by Brazilian and foreign authors. Edited by IESP-UERJ, it aims to reconcile scientific rigor and academic excellence with an emphasis on public debate based on the analysis of substantive issues of society and politics.
Dados vol. 36 n. 2 Rio de Janeiro 1993
Abstract
This paper explores the relationship between politics and social inequality in Brazil, taking into account the limits and opportunities for economic growth. The first section provides a brief overview of the literature on economic growth, social inequality; and political democracy, pointing to its nonconclusiveness and suggesting that the issue must be restated in order to place it within the context of current post-authoritarian dilemmas. Through an examination of the Brazilian track record in articulating market, authority, and solidarity; the second section introduces the third, which focuses on current inequality levels and their possible implications for the political order. The concluding section summarizes the authors' argument and suggests that a broad analytical perspective must be adopted when exploring the issue of democratic consolidation in post-authoritarian societies.
Pobreza, Desigualdade e Consolidação Democrática
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