ANTÔNIO GRAMSCI E A EDUCAÇÃO DE TRABALHADORES

Abstract

The text analyzes the contemporary context marked by setbacks in political culture and the rise of authoritarian tendencies in various countries, including Brazil, putting the values of Democracy at risk. In this scenario, it draws on the thought of Antonio Gramsci as a key tool to understand and confront this reality.

The author emphasizes that Gramsci interpreted Fascism not only as a system based on violence, but also as a phenomenon sustained by the construction of Hegemony through culture, education, and mass organization. For him, overcoming this model would require the creation of a new hegemony aligned with the interests of the working class.

In this context, education is presented as a central element in the development of critical consciousness and social transformation, especially through the role of organic intellectuals. The text also highlights the importance of Gramsci’s praxis, which combined theory and action in direct engagement with workers.

Finally, the work of Júlio César Maia is introduced as an important contribution to understanding the role of education in the political formation of subordinate groups, encouraging a reassessment of educational practices within social movements and political parties in contemporary Brazil.