https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/587 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:11:21 GMT 2026-04-13T01:11:21Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8305 Title: Assistentes sociais no combate ao racismo: a agenda política da categoria no Brasil Autor: Silva, Sabrina Santana da Primeiro orientador: Lemos, Esther Luiza de Souza Abstract: The present research poses the following central question: Why is racism structural, and how has social work in Brazil engaged with this issue? The general objective of the study is to understand structural racism and how the social work profession has apprehended this issue in the Brazilian context. The general objective of the study is to understand structural racism and how the social work profession has apprehended this issue in the Brazilian context. The specific objectives are: analyze the socio-historical formation of Brazilian society and its relationship to structural racism from a historical-critical perspective; to examine how the debate on ethnic-racial issues has developed within the professional category; and to expand theoretical-methodological reflections and strategies for confronting racism within both education and professional practice. The first step toward achieving these goals involved a literature review, followed by documentary research on the websites of the Federal Council of Social Work (CFESS) and the Brazilian Association of Social Work Education and Research (ABEPSS), which are the profession’s representative bodies. Based on this, research participants were identified for the fieldwork phase, which included eight (8) interviews with leaders from these organizations. The analysis of field research data was structured around three interconnected themes: the socio-historical understanding of racism, social work constructions on racism, and the contradictions and challenges faced. Social work, both as a profession and as a field of knowledge production, has historically developed the understanding that racism is structural. This perspective emerges from the profession’s engagement with the movement of social reality. The analysis of the political agenda of representative entities reveals this dialectical relationship. The engagement of social workers—particularly Black women—organized within the Black movement, was essential in enabling the concrete demands of reality to be expressed through interventions within these representative bodies. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8305 2025-10-24T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8293 Title: Avaliação da efetividade da educação cooperativa solidária do PECSOL no processo de inserção do jovem no sistema UNICAFES: o caso do estado do Paraná Autor: Miranda, Daiane Franciele Staback Primeiro orientador: Rocha Jr., Weimar Freire da Abstract: Cooperativism is a strategic tool for economic and social development, especially in family farming areas. In Brazil, it strengthens productive inclusion and social capital by integrating small producers into markets. In the Southern Region and particularly in Paraná, solidarity cooperatives boost income, access to resources, and regional dynamism, with emphasis on the role of UNICAFES-PR in valuing collective work and food sovereignty. Thus, the present study aims to analyze the cooperative education practices offered to young people in the Solidarity Cooperativism Education Program (PECSOL - Programa de Educação do Cooperativismo Solidário in Portuguese) to encourage their permanence in the system of the National Union of Family Farming and Solidarity Economy Cooperatives (UNICAFES - União Nacional das Cooperativas de Agricultura Familiar e Economia Solidária in Portuguese). Accordingly, this study was conducted in fifteen agricultural cooperatives in the state of Paraná, which are part of the UNICAFES system and participated in the pilot edition of PECSOL, lasting one year, from 2022 to 2023. The study focused on the young rural population. Therefore, it is understood that it is necessary to research in greater depth the issue of youth integration into cooperativism, which has been a recurring subject in several studies about the future of family farming. The research is methodologically grounded, in terms of aims, as a descriptive and explanatory study. It has a qualitative-quantitative approach, as it examines and reflects on young people’s perceptions of cooperative education. For data collection, the questionnaire instrument was chosen, as it is a common technique for collecting data in descriptive research, and it was applied to the young participants of PECSOL. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive analysis tools both to present the characteristics of the young cooperators and to discuss the training offered by PECSOL, in addition to issues relevant to the continued presence of these young people in rural areas and the cooperative system. The results reveal that PECSOL plays a strategic role in strengthening rural youth, fostering connections with cooperativism, and contributing to their permanence in rural areas. Most participants showed interest in becoming more actively involved in the cooperatives and rural activities, valuing family farming and sustainability. However, young people reported significant challenges, such as a lack of confidence in the family succession process, limited dialogue spaces, and insufficient opportunities for effective participation in rural management. They also pointed out difficulties in accessing credit, limited specific public policies, and a shortage of opportunities for continuous training. Despite these challenges, the perception of the role of cooperatives is predominantly positive, as they are recognized as instruments of local development and productive inclusion. The research also highlights the need to enhance actions that strengthen youth participation, bridge generational gaps, and promote a more accessible, representative, and innovative environment within cooperativism. In conclusion, the continuity and strengthening of programs such as PECSOL are essential to consolidate youth participation and ensure the sustainability of solidarity cooperativism in rural areas. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8293 2025-09-05T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8285 Title: As relações econômicas e ambientais entre Brasil e China no ano de 2020 Autor: Rangel, Kilma Souza Primeiro orientador: Gonçalves Junior, Carlos Alberto Abstract: This research aims to analyze the economic and environmental relations between Brazil and China in the year 2020, with special attention to virtual water trade, domestic value added (DVA) generation, and job creation. To achieve this, the input-output analysis methodology was used, based on data from the OECD and GLORIA. The study reveals that China is Brazil’s main trading partner, responsible for the largest share of jobs generated from Brazilian exports. In 2020, trade relations with China sustained approximately 4.5 million jobs in Brazil, predominantly in medium- and low-skilled occupations, reflecting the profile of national exports, which are centered on agricultural and mineral commodities. The interruption of exports to China would result in a significant reduction in national employment, especially in the agricultural and low value-added industrial sectors. Regarding domestic value added, the research shows that China is the partner whose absence would most negatively impact the Brazilian economy. The suspension of exports to the Chinese market would lead to a 4.26% drop in Brazil’s DVA, a percentage higher than that observed for other relevant partners such as the United States and the European Union. Although Brazilian exports to China are mostly composed of low value-added products, such as soybeans, beef, and iron ore, the high volume of these transactions gives China a central role in Brazil’s international trade. Additionally, the analysis reveals that despite the significant volume of exports, the economic efficiency of water use in trade with China is relatively low: for every million cubic meters of virtual water exported, Brazil generates only US$18.32 million in value added, a figure lower than that recorded in relations with the United States, the European Union, and Argentina. This result reinforces the need for public policies aimed at diversifying the export portfolio and encouraging value aggregation, in order to enhance the economic benefits of international trade. In summary, the research highlights that the trade relationship with China is strategic for Brazil not only because of the export volume, but mainly due to its direct impact on employment and domestic value added. The study concludes that maintaining and improving this partnership contributes to Brazil’s economic development, while recommending the adoption of strategies that promote greater efficiency and sustainability in bilateral relations. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8285 2025-11-18T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8263 Title: O uso da estratégia associativa no desenvolvimento da agricultura familiar nos municípios lindeiros do Lago de Itaipu/PR Autor: Rodrigues, Maria Carolina de Oliveira Sestak Primeiro orientador: Schneider, Mirian Beatriz Abstract: Family agribusiness emerges as a relevant alternative for income diversification, value addition and job generation. However, this sector confronts several challenges that limit its development, standing out the high level of informality and low adherence to Inspection System. In this context, Animal Origin Product (AOP) chains are at a critical discussion point, especially regarding to safe food production from sanitary, socially fair and sustainable point of view. The present study aimed to investigate the current situation of AOP production and processing in municipalities of the Western Region of Parana State. Based on collected data, possible impacts of implementing a consortium among municipalities bordering Lake Itaipu were analyzed, focusing on validation of products originating from family farming, especially with regard to monitoring and sanitary inspection of AOP. The proposal aims to improve compliance with sanitary standards, increase AOP production and diversify agricultural families’ income. For this purpose, it was adopted an interview-based methodology, in that participants answered a set of questions related to inspection systems and producer adherence in their respective regions. Obtained data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively, in order to comprehensively and understand the faced difficulties. Results indicated that actual situation presents limiting factors: most professionals do not act exclusively as SIM managers; slaughterhouses shortage with permanent inspection, and inhabitant’s number, GDP per capita and HDI do not influence agro-industries number. Regarding to inspection agencies, there is a lack of interest from producers, absence of adequate physical structure, bureaucracy and low incentive from government officials. However, it was noted that there is a close relationship between producers and municipal leaders and that managers and producers do not show benefits knowledge of implementing Inspection Systems through an Intermunicipal Consortium. It is expected that consortium implementation have positive impacts, especially in terms of health compliance, increased production and improvement of socioeconomic factors. This initiative can be considered a viable solution to overcome limits confronted by family agribusinesses, promoting more sustainable and equitable region development. Obtained data in this study and the possibilities discussed regarding to consortium viabilization can contribute significantly to formulation of public policies more effective and to development of strategies aimed at strengthening family farming and agribusiness in Parana State, Western Region. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8263 2025-09-04T00:00:00Z