Cultura, economia e poder: a indústria cultural como ferramenta de influência política

Abstract

The objective of this work is to contribute to discussions regarding the impact of the cultural industry on the economic, social, and political development of countries, focusing on the power of this industry in the development of the USA, Brazil, and South Korea. The methodology used combines a broad bibliographic review and the collection of the most recent data on the impact of this industry on the economic and political performance of these countries. The results indicate that in recent decades, Brazil and especially South Korea have demonstrated how autonomous cultural stimulation is a mechanism for development and overcoming economic and social obstacles. These results are supported by the regional development studies of the Brazilian economist Celso Furtado. Therefore, it is concluded that in the current context in which we are immersed, this study becomes important for countries like Brazil, which is part of the periphery of capitalism, as it elucidates how countries can only recover and advance when a profound cultural change occurs in their social structure.