A CONSTITUCIONALIDADE DAS AÇÕES AFIRMATIVAS PARA INGRESSO NAS UNIVERSIDADES PÚBLICAS BRASILEIRAS

Abstract

The study aimed to focus on addressing the constitutionality of affirmative action for admission to public universities in Brazil. The whole approach was based on scientific research through quantitative and comparative mode, presenting the historical facts surrounding the public policies that have always had the goal of reducing racial discrimination and, consequently, promote social inclusion in the black public universities in Brazil. This struggle has always featured a controversial ideal, according to the contentions raised during many years and debated by affirmative action, primarily in the United States and today has become a representative dimension in Brazil, since the discussions due to the adoption of quotas for blacks stood out as a social impact. To combat racial inequalities were submitted specific public policies involving affirmative action at universities in Brazil. These measures have become essential for inclusion of blacks in Brazilian universities, giving them the opportunity to pursue higher education. The constitutionality of the system of quotas for blacks enrolling in public universities began to be constitutional, from April 2012 to all those who are of African descent. With this new decision democracy is to reduce racial discrimination evidenced throughout history, giving the board the opportunity of a new education