Capitalist interests and challenges for the enforcement of social rights: challenges and regressions

摘要

This article presents a reflection on the several offensives of capitalism toward the civilizational achievements of Brazilian society obtained throughout history. The study points out the development of capitalism in the world and its repercussions in Brazil taking into consideration the country’s socio-historical context. The article aims to understand the formulation and implementation of social policies, as a representation and defense of social rights, which are constantly subject to setbacks and counter-reforms especially due to the rise of neoliberalism.