Cidadania: do conceito sociológico clássico ao Brasil do século XXI

Abstract

This work addresses the concept of citizenship as an element for tackling social inequalities, analyzing classical and contemporary theories. Based on the theoretical framework of Thomas H. Marshall and on the historical analysis of José Murilo de Carvalho, the dissertation observes the evolution of civil, political, and social rights, particularly within the Brazilian context. The discussion centers on how citizenship can be employed to reduce structural inequalities, primarily by understanding its processes and historical and social conditioning. The research concludes that it is only possible to build a more inclusive citizenship through the joint investment of the State and society in ensuring the practical guarantees of citizens' fundamental rights, particularly for those in more vulnerable situations such as women and Black people.