PUBLIC POLICIES AND THE CONFRONTATION OF INEQUALITIES IN BRAZIL – CONSTITUTIONAL TELEOLOGY VERSUS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESISTANCE: THE LONG ROAD

Abstract

This study analyzes the effectiveness of public policies in addressing inequalities in Brazil, in the light of constitutional teleology, highlighting the main economic and social barriers. The central question is to understand what are the main obstacles to the effective implementation of public policies aimed at reducing inequalities in Brazil. The research adopts a qualitative and exploratory approach, based on bibliographic and documentary research. The analysis revealed that, although the 1988 Constitution provides a robust normative basis for social equality, budgetary limitations and the influence of neoliberalism, together with social and cultural resistance, compromise the realization of social rights. The results indicate that overcoming these barriers requires a reassessment of the State's economic priorities and a continuous effort to combat social resistance. Future studies should continue to explore the interactions between economic policy, social resistance, and constitutional rights, aiming at the construction of more effective and inclusive public policies.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.029-047