Contributions of the Theory of Recognition to the understanding of social struggles of women under extreme poverty conditions

This paper aims at discussing the contributions of the recognition theory developed by Axel Honneth in understanding the social struggles in Brazil's urban centers, linking theory with research data that investigated women leadership in associations to generate employment and income in the city...

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Published inRevista mediações Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 184 - 201
Main Author Schulz, Rosangela
Format Journal Article
LanguagePortuguese
Published 01.07.2010
Subjects
Brazil
Cities
Employment
Females
Income
Leadership
Politics
Urban Areas
Working Women
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Summary:This paper aims at discussing the contributions of the recognition theory developed by Axel Honneth in understanding the social struggles in Brazil's urban centers, linking theory with research data that investigated women leadership in associations to generate employment and income in the city of Porto Alegre. The paper is divided into three parts: a brief exposition of the model by relating it to empirical data, a discussion of two central points of debate: the (re)distribution and the absence of politics. Finally, the considerations which are: the relevance of the writings and the need to discuss some issues in greater depth. Adapted from the source document.
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ISSN:1414-0543