SOCIAL INEQUALITY AND “BOLSA FAMÍLIA”

Theoretical reflections on income transfer programs as a way of overcoming poverty and social emancipation.

  • Cássia Araújo Moraes Braga Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Tocantins; Faculdade ITOP.
  • Patrícia Aguiar Tavares Ministério Público do Maranhão

Abstract

This article discusses concepts such as economic development, economic growth and its relation to social inequality. We seek to identify a theory that presents us with less unequal economic growth. Amartya Sen's theory shows us that for economic growth it is necessary to centralize investments in social programs and policies, because through them it is possible to broaden the freedoms of individuals. Based on this, we will discuss how the Bolsa Família Program can improve the social welfare of beneficiaries and their relation to economic growth. We will present possibilities of social emancipation through this Program and data that demonstrate the overcoming of the poverty of beneficiary families.

Author Biographies

Cássia Araújo Moraes Braga, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Tocantins; Faculdade ITOP.

Graduada em Serviço Social pela UFT, especialista em Gestão Pública e Sociedade pela UFT, mestranda em Desenvolvimento Regional pela UFT. Assistente social do IFTO, Campus Palmas.

Patrícia Aguiar Tavares, Ministério Público do Maranhão
Graduada em Serviço Social pela Universidade Federal do Maranhão - UFMA  Assistente social no Ministério Público do Maranhão Especialista em políticas públicas, gestão e serviços sociais pela Universidade Cândido Mendes - RJ Mestranda em Desenvolvimento Regional - UFT
Published
2018-07-04
Issue
Vol 5 No 4 (2018): Estado, Educação e Conflitos Sociais I
Section
Artigos

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