Abstract

ARRIGONI, FERNANDO JOSÉ et al. Access to higher education through affirmative action in Brazil: in search of social equity. Revista Brasileira de Política e Administração da Educação [online]. 2022, vol.38, n.1, e120737.  Epub Mar 27, 2022. ISSN 2447-4193.  https://doi.org/10.21573/vol38n002022.120737.

The objective of the research was to verify if the difference in academic performance of beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of quotas in the National High School Exam (ENEM) is reduced in relation to that found by the Coefficient of Academic Performance (CRA). The ENEM is an exam carried out in Brazil at the end of basic education for entry into higher education, and the CRA is obtained throughout the academic trajectory of students at the University. The literature review emphasized articles on quotas policy in public universities, social inequalities and human capital theory. The quantitative research found that, when analyzing the CRA, 64.91% of the subvariables indicated that there was no difference in performance between the two groups. The qualitative research found that in 100% of the statements made by undergraduate beneficiaries it was expressed a feeling that entering the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES) and obtaining the diploma resulted in changes in their lives in the perspective of increasing self- esteem. and personal and professional growth. The study adds knowledge to the field of affirmative action in Brazil by analyzing the benefits of the Quota policy for minorities who have access to Higher Education. From a practical perspective, this study contributes to the analysis and appreciation of this policy, which completes 10 years of existence.

Keywords : Social equity; Affirmative Action Quota; Citizenship; Academic achievement.

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