Rights and Citizenship in Brazil: The Challenges for Civil Society (original) (raw)

The paper investigates the evolving landscape of rights, citizenship, and civil society in Brazil, particularly in the context of a changing political dynamic since the 2002 electoral victory of the Workers' Party. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of concepts such as participation, power, and rights as fundamental to civil society organizations' efforts toward advocating for democratic governance and citizenship. Through a historical analysis and recent research findings, the challenges faced by these organizations in promoting citizen participation and addressing social inequalities are explored.