Dependent capitalism and Brazilian social policies: social assistance policy under discussion

This article presents the debate about the Social Assistance Policy in contemporary times from the perspective of the pattern of Brazilian social policies, delineated from the Marxist Theory of Dependence. It points out its structurally restricted nature and locates its brief construction cycle, which gradually became unfeasible after 2016.

Keywords:
Marxist Theory of Dependency; Public Fund; Social Assistance Policy