A IMPORTÂNCIA DA EDUCAÇÃO ESCOLAR PARA A CONSTRUÇÃO DA CIDADANIA

Abstract

The present work studies on the importance of school education for the formation of the dignity and citizenship of the popular class, through an egalitarian/equalitarian space in a society that is excluded, that neglects the right to live with dignity, which signals the weaknesses of the entire educational system installed in the present Brazilian political and economic context. For a consecutive time, the issue of education is explored, which, even though it is everyone's right, has not guaranteed a liberating and awareness-raising formation. Many challenges are still faced by low-income people, who struggle daily to express their value, facing contempt and lack of opportunities conditioned by social differences. Systematically people suffer prejudice and disrespect and increase marginalization. The theoretical and methodological contribution of this reflection was based on studies by renowned Brazilian researchers who focused on the theme, considering that education is the basis for the formation of a society that seeks citizenship and the right to knowledge. It was concluded that much still has to be done, raising society's awareness for the collection of public policies that can contribute to a quality education, generating opportunity, dignity and citizenship for all.