Humanities

INTERVIEW

Marta Maria Azevedo: In defense of native peoples

Brazilian demographer and anthropologist Marta Azevedo pioneered in identifying the phenomenon of population recovery among Brazil’s indigenous peoples

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The hidden damage of rape

Sexual violence causes psychological distress and results in inflammation that can accelerate ageing

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ANTHROPOLOGY

Maps used to identify indigenous and quilombola lands

Historical cartography, participatory mapping, and other initiatives are crucial resources in the fight to demarcate territories

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INTERVIEW

Andrés Roldán: Scientific and civic vocation

Parque Explora in Medellín promotes urban transformation

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HISTORY

We need to talk about death

In a recently released book, researchers address the subject in its various aspects with the objective of bringing the discussion into the classroom

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Anthropology

Indigenous researchers reveal preventive medicine in which well-being depends on preservation of the environment

Scholars from different ethnic groups discuss healthcare from the perspectives of different peoples

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Entrepreneurship

Studies on threats to female entrepreneurs investigate human aspects of business

Business decisions take emotions into account, say researchers

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Public policy

Combating disasters requires analysis of climate projections

In addition to historical data, governments must consider future scenarios in their efforts to adapt to the effects of climate change

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Students with disabilities in regular classes

Special education policy collaborates to reduce learning delays, but can encourage segregated teaching

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Changes and challenges presented to educational institutions by people with disabilities

Rising enrollment reflects greater inclusion in education, but institutional policies and pedagogical practices need to be improved

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Public spending

The importance of early childhood

Researchers create methodology for calculating federal budget allocated to children aged six and under in Brazil

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Public policy

Public ambulances available to 85% of the population, but service is uneven

Researcher maps public ambulance service’s assistance, coverage, and workforce

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History

How artists contributed to the end of slavery in Brazil

Studies examine how theater and music participated in the emancipation of enslaved people in the country

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GENDER

Women face obstacles to promotion in Brazilian public services

Brazil occupies a modest position among Latin American countries when it comes to gender equality at senior levels

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Music

The impacts of the gender imbalance in music

Researchers assess how inequality affects women's careers in music

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DEMOGRAPHY

New dimensions of racial inequalities

Platform allows unprecedented cross-referencing of official data from areas such as health and education

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Anthropology

How Indigenous American peoples dream

Ethnographic study shows that the Yanomami see dreams as real-world experiences

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History

Original documents reveal new aspects of the history of Palmares

UNICAMP historian creates database of material collected from archives in countries such as Brazil, Portugal, and the Netherlands

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Society

Brazilianists of the twenty-first century diversify their focus

Instead of interpreting the country alone, foreigners who study Brazil today seek to insert it into global themes

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LITERATURE

Erotica in the work of Mário de Andrade

Aspect of the modernist's work remains taboo and rarely studied, say experts

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SPORT

Fan behavior and social role form the basis of studies on soccer

In the last half a century, studies on sport by the human sciences have transformed from a small niche to a structured and multidisciplinary field

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Brazilian museums propose new curatorial approaches

Advances in scientific knowledge push institutions to rethink curatorial proposals

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History museums discover treasures in technical archives

Artifacts from Candomblé places of worship and objects from everyday life are on display for the first time, offering renewed interpretations of society

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BIOETHICS

Controversies in genetic editing

Advances in medical treatments using CRISPR gene editing demand the establishment of governance mechanisms to guarantee equal access

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SOCIOLOGY

The seeds of mistrust

A new dictionary focuses on the varieties of denialism that confuse public opinion in Brazil and around the world

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PUBLIC POLICY

Child labor could affect almost 6 million children in Brazil

The practice, which is illegal in Brazil, is underreported and occurs even online

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INTERVIEW

Marta Maria Azevedo: In defense of native peoples

Brazilian demographer and anthropologist Marta Azevedo was a pioneer in identifying the phenomenon of population recovery among Brazil's Indigenous peoples

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URBANISM

Interactive atlas of Rio de Janeiro

The map of the city shows the geographical and urban transformations since 1500

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LAW

Lawless land

Lack of consensus on the concept of disinformation hinders regulatory efforts to control the spread of false content online

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INTERVIEW

Maria Victoria de Mesquita Benevides: The right to democracy

Sociologist fosters the creation of the field of education in human rights in Brazil

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