Políticas sociais brasileiras: a situação social dos beneficiários do Programa de Erradicação do Trabalho Infantil

Abstract

This Master s Dissertation had as premiss the analysis of brazilian public and social policies implemented to stop child labor, especially the Program for the Eradication of Child Labor (PETI) and the Bolsa Familia Program. The point of reference of this analysis covers the junction of both programs in the year 2006, and as consequence, its ability of interfering in the quality of life of the individuals concerned. Also, it covers the twists and turns of these people lacking economical means and that choose to send their children to work. This research was accomplished with the support of the City Hall of Pelotas, ASEMAs (Apoio Socio-Educativo em Meio Aberto) and of the families which are supported by The PETI program, it aimed to identify the social situation of the families helped by social programs and the substantial development regarding household, health, education and laboring conditions. There was, as well, a concern in formulating a theoretical and historical structure which is the foundation of the analysis of the state policies, as well as the changes occurred within the child labor world. A number of 41 families were interviewed out of 414 ones who are included in the Bolsa Familia Program today and which are part of the Program for the Eradication of Child Labor (PETI) since 2001. It is clear that these families are distributed in different ASEMAs, on account of this there was a concern in including reports from all Jornada Ampliada places. The interviews were held with mothers, as they are legally responsible for the children, who receive the allowance and follow the rules established by the Program. The final results will be discussed throughout this work according to the subject. In regard to the conclusions, it is possible to mention in advance that present public policies in Brazil have played an important role in the reduction of poverty and in the improvement of the quality of life of individuals. Nevertheless, the same policies have been shown to be inefficient and ineffective in providing quality in education; prevention and most importantly, eradication of child labor.