1899 - A ESQUERDA AINDA NOS REPRESENTA? SAVIO DI MAIO E BEATRIZ BUENO
Summary
Host Roger Villera interviews political scientist Sávio de Maio and researcher Beatrice about the crisis of the Brazilian left and racial identity. They critique the importation of US-style identity politics, arguing it alienates working-class voters who prioritize material issues like security and housing. The discussion highlights the erasure of "pardo" (mixed-race) identities in favor of a binary black/white model, causing friction in academia and public policy.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest gifts
Guest background and the crisis of the Left
Academic freedom and identity politics
Racial binary vs. Brazilian mestizo reality
Public security and moralism in politics
Imported theories vs. local realities
Fragmentation of social movements
Personal journey and book origins
Expulsion from university and censorship
Q&A, community, and closing remarks
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