The living university in relation to popular classes in Brazil. A critical analysis of higher education policies

Author(s)

Monfredini, Ivanise

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: GLOBALISATION SOCIETIES AND EDUCATION; v. 17, n. 4, p. 445-457, AUG 8 2019.
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Abstract

This article discusses the relationship between university and popular classes as an alternative to the privatist tendencies of higher education policies, as well as science and technology, in Brazil, in this period of transition from the neo-developmental project to the deepening of counter-reforms, which started in the 1990s. The subject is developed from bibliographical and documental research (Brazilian legislations), besides testimonies from Brazilian researchers who have worked together with family farmers, smallholders, settlers, and recyclable material collectors that are organised in cooperatives and associations. Our analyses are structured in dialogue with the hypothesis of dysfunctionality of the university. A review of higher education and science and technology policies is carried out and considered in regard to inclusion and the relationship with the popular classes. Our focus is on the first decade of the twenty-first century, a brief period of neo-developmentalism that ended with the deepening of the current counter-reforms. Initially, it is analyzed the higher education. Then, it is discussed the trends in Science and Technology policy. This is followed by analyzes of the relationship between university and popular classes, an alternative that is carried out contradictorily. It is concluded that the University recreates itself by contributing to popular classes. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 15/04326-3 - Science for Social Inclusion. One research into the possibilities of an formation for a self-determined appropriation, of science and technology, in universities.
• Grantee: Ivanise Monfredini
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants