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Malhotra, S. (2018)

A Struggle for Inclusion: A New Era of Social Policy; The Pacification of Rio's Favelas

Bachelor thesis | International Studies (BA)

This thesis takes a look at repressive social programs, most namely the UPP pacification policy, and its impact towards integrating the Favelados into mainstream Brazilian society. The thesis revolves around social inclusion and exclusion, the history of social reforms in Brazil, as well as the creation of the Favela community. By looking at these areas, an idea about the successes and failures of the UPP Pacification policy can be seen.

Social Policy

Pacification

Brazil

Favelas

Latin America

Segregation

UPPS

Author

Malhotra, S.

Note

Being from India, and having studied Latin America in the BA International Studies Program, I was curious to do my thesis on Brazil. I noticed India and Brazil have similar histories, economic structure as well as social issues. In the future I want to bridge the gap between Latin America and India, as both regions can mutually benefit from each other. In the context of social issues, I noticed parallels between the Favelados and the Slum communities in India. By assessing the Brazilian response to social exclusion, I wanted to see what India can take from it, in order to deal with their social exclusion issues. This is what inspired me to write my thesis, and in the future I hope to write more comparative essays between India and Latin American countries.

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

BA International Studies

Supervisors

Valdivia, Rivera S.

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en