Affirmative action with a racial emphasis in higher education

the impact of policy on the Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul

Authors

  • Michele Barcelos Doebber

Keywords:

Affirmative actions, Higher education, Black students

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the impact of the adoption of Affirmative Action per system of reserve places for black students from public schools in the profile of students from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Beyond this, discusses the relevance of the implementation of Affirmative Action in the life of black students and their families. Per a quantitative and qualitative research, using institutional information, interviews and statements in newspaper it was possible to notice significant changes in the racial profile of the students of the university, but its still possible a higher admission of black students. Beyond this, the fact of join the higher education has a symbolic meaning as a model for the next generations. It’s important for the black youngsters to see successful representatives of their groups in working areas considered nobles.

Author Biography

Michele Barcelos Doebber

Michele Barcelos Doebber, Mestre em Educação pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Pedagoga e Técnica em Assuntos Educacionais atuando junto ao Programa de Ações Afirmativas da UFRGS. Contato: micheledoebber@yahoo.com.br. O artigo aqui apresentado constitui-se em recorte de dissertação de mestrado intitulada “Reconhecer-se diferente é a condição de entrada – tornar-se igual é a estratégica de permanência: das práticas institucionais à constituição de estudantes cotistas negros na UFRGS”, sob orientação da Profa. Dra. Clarice Salete Traversini.

Published

2022-09-28

How to Cite

Doebber, M. B. (2022). Affirmative action with a racial emphasis in higher education: the impact of policy on the Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul. Identidade!, 17(2), 221–236. Retrieved from http://198.211.97.179/periodicos_novo/index.php/Identidade/article/view/1928

Issue

Section

EDUCAÇÃO, SAÚDE E IDENTIDADE

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