Neoliberalism, religious conservatism and oppressions based on gender and sexuality in Brazil

Abstract:

This article aims to analyze the confluences between the neoliberal capitalist agenda and religious moralist conservatism, especially the occasional alliances made by both, observed by Vaggione et al. (2020). Emphasizing the oppression of gender and sexuality fostered by conservatism of Christian origin, perspectives of resistance by the Brazilian Social Service are outlined, especially considering the deep relationship between it and the Social Movements.

Keywords:
Neoliberalism; Conservatism; Social Movements; Social Work.