| Sumario: | The book 'Faces da Desigualdade no Brasil' explores the multifaceted nature of inequality in Brazil, focusing on the period from 2002 to 2015. It examines the country's strides in reducing inequality despite remaining one of the most unequal nations globally. The text highlights significant democratic achievements and the challenges faced by progressive governments in promoting social justice and reducing structural inequalities. The publication delves into various aspects of inequality beyond income, such as access to education, healthcare, and housing, emphasizing the importance of universal policies for equity. The work also critiques the limitations of traditional economic measures like the Gini coefficient in capturing the full extent of wealth disparity, stressing the need to consider wealth concentration and access to social services. Aimed at policymakers, academics, and social activists, the book seeks to provide insights and data to further the discourse on inequality in Brazil and Latin America.
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