Sociology
SOCIOLOGY OF FOOD
From cassava to corn, from indigenous to caipira
Studies revisit the history of one of Brazil’s most important culinary traditions
By Luisa Destri
COVER
Architecture of the Constitution
Three decades after its ratification, a scientific study reveals the uniqueness of the federal Constitution's construction and evidence of pioneering spirit in its codification of citizens' rights
By Fábio Sasaki
Health
Alcohol consumption and health risks
Alcohol consumption is the leading cause of health problems in people aged 15–49
By Redação
Sociology
Immigrants stimulate the economy in European countries
A study assessing immigration to Europe between 1985 and 2015 has concluded that immigrants have a positive effect on the continent's economy
By Redação
anthropology
How graffiti tensions art
Graffiti movement gave rise to São Paulo's own language
By Redação
SOCIAL SCIENCES
International pregnancy
Demand for assisted reproduction increases foreign genetic material in Brazil
Education
Missed education targets
70% of the goals set out by the National Education Plan for 2014–2017 were not achieved
By Redação
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Life in the political parties
An unprecedented study in Brazil reveals who party activists are and what they think
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Diverse Environment
Universities invest in policies for the protection and inclusion of transgender students and researchers
LEGISLATION
A rainbow of demands
LGBT rights begin to gain respect through legal actions filed with the judicial branch
Gender pay gap
The gender pay gap
In almost all areas of science and engineering, men with a doctorate are paid more than women with the same level of education in the United States
By Redação