The role of Brazilian Companies in combating racism

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https://doi.org/10.21527/2317-5389.2022.20.12951

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Racismo. Instituição privada

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the role of private companies in combating institutional racism. Therefore, it starts with a review of the bibliography on racism, based on works by black Brazilian authors who discuss the theme. Statistical data and legal notes permeate the discussion. Initially, the work analyzes racism in Brazilian society, identifying its historical roots, its purpose of maintaining the racist hierarchy and its manifestations in the institutions and structures of Brazilian society. In a second moment, affirmative actions are analyzed, through the identification of their justifications and the removal of contrary arguments, such as reverse racism and meritocracy. After verifying Brazilian society as racist and identifying the importance of affirmative action, the work identifies the need for action by private companies in combating institutional racism. The constitutional text identifies the legal foundations for companies' actions to combat racism, given the effectiveness of human rights among society and the social function of property.

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Gabriel Heringer de Mendonça, Faculdade de Direito de Vitória

Graduado em direito pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Cursando mestrado em Direitos e Garantias Fundamentais na Faculdade de Direito de Vitória. Promotor de Justiça no Estado do Espírito Santo. 

Daury Cesar Fabriz, Faculdade de Direito de Vitória

Doutor e mestre em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Presidente da Academia Brasileira de Direitos Humanos. Professor de Direito Constitucional da Faculdade de Direito de Vitória e da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. 

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2022-11-23

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de Mendonça, G. H. ., & Fabriz, D. C. (2022). The role of Brazilian Companies in combating racism. Revista Direitos Humanos E Democracia, 10(20), e12951. https://doi.org/10.21527/2317-5389.2022.20.12951

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Vol. 10 No. 20 (2022): REVISTA DIREITOS HUMANOS E DEMOCRACIA

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