Social Work in Latin America: regional social inequality, crisis of democracy and capitalism

Abstract:

In the phase of Mundialização do Capital, Latin America is experiencing a moment of brutal social regression. The article identifies strategies of neoliberalism to weaken democratic structures and social protection systems in the region. Important indicators portray the devastating and outrageous social impacts these measures have generated throughout Latin America. In this context, social work must take on multiple challenges in order to resist in a radical defense of human rights.

Keywords:
Latin America; Latin American Social Work; Capitalism; Mundialização do Capital