Sociology
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
By Diego Viana
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
By Diego Viana
NOBEL PRIZE

The 2022 winners
Twelve individuals and two institutions were awarded the Nobel Prize this year
By Redação
RETROSPECT

The utopian torch
The hundredth anniversary celebration for Darcy Ribeiro highlights the anthropologist's contribution to sociology and education
By Diego Viana
OBITUARY

A jurist of the State and society
Dalmo Dallari worked on behalf of human rights since the fight against the military dictatorship
By Diego Viana
ECONOMICS

Tax burden reinforces gender inequality
From greater consumption of essential goods to income tax, the burden is heavier for women
By Diego Viana
Higher education

Barriers to inclusion
Affirmative action has yet to gain ground in Brazilian graduate education
COVID-19

Health expenses for the poorest
The pandemic is expected to interrupt the progress made towards universal health coverage in several countries over the last two decades
By Redação
Demographics

Discoveries about the past
Early demographic data show that 20% of households were headed by women in colonial Brazil
Public policy

Fine-tuned communication
Technological development favors urban safety and the fight against drug trafficking
Public policy

A bridge to security
Dialogue between academia and police stimulates development of security policies