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Perspectiva

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JULIAO, Elionaldo Fernandes  and  PAIVA, Jane. Reading in prison. Perspectiva [online]. 2014, vol.32, n.1, pp.111-128. ISSN 0102-5473.  https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-795X.2014v32n1p111.

In Brazil reading has been the subject of study and controversy. Taking into account the various issues which involves the discussion of the subject in the country, the article aims to present some reflections on the reading policy implemented at the national penitentiary system. In this context, the motivation to reading has been considered by the government as well as school education, an alternative to the rehabilitation and socialization of prisoners. This article, in short, presents questions and reflections on the role and meanings that reading can take in the prison system and it seeks to examine the major political forwards in the reading area which have its goals to the prison facing the prison, highlighting, among others, legal sources, projects and political pedagogical perspectives in the current context.

Keywords : Youth and Adult Education; Restriction and Deprivation of Liberty; Reading in Prison..

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