Conceito de juventude e ensino médio no Brasil

Abstract

This research aims to gather information about youth in the Brazilian educational context and its implications in the world of work. The data presented in this study were collected through readings, research in books, and dissertations, which helped to build an understanding of the lives of Brazilian young people who study and work during high school—an important stage that should prepare them for a new phase of life: entering higher education. Thus, the research seeks to understand how Brazilian youth, especially those from poorer social classes, face everyday challenges in society. The study reveals the working conditions of high school students in the social and economic context during the historical construction of Brazilian youth. Although high school is meant to prepare students for further studies, it does not fully meet all the necessary requirements to ensure that young people are adequately prepared for higher education. Therefore, there is still a need for measures that promote change toward a free and inclusive high school education that addresses the needs of the country’s poorest populations. This will only be possible through actions taken by public authorities in partnership with civil society to ensure the proper exercise of citizenship.