Sustainability and social rights in the light of Brazilian Constitutional Law
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https://doi.org/10.17808/des.2125Palavras-chave:
Índice de Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica (IDEB), Saúde, Trabalho e salário médio, Moradia e esgoto sanitário adequado, Urbanização de vias públicas, Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal (IDHM)Resumo
Thinking about sustainability in contemporary society is a commitment
to both present and future generations. This commitment extends beyond the social,
economic, and environmental aspects emphasized in the three-pillar theory; it also
involves linking sustainability to social rights from the perspective of Brazilian Consti
tutional Law. From this viewpoint, the aim of this study is to encourage individuals to
expand their understanding of sustainability—not only in its environmental dimension
but also in its intersection with social rights and human relations. By deepening this
reflection, the study seeks to contribute to the academic debate, providing theoretical
insights that support the development of sustainable policies aligned with social rights.
The methodological approach was based on documentary analysis using the dialectical
method and literature review. The study’s findings highlight the significance of sus
tainability, particularly as a constitutional principle embedded throughout the 1988
Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil. This principle plays a crucial role in
protecting and promoting social rights, ensuring a better quality of life for both present
and future generations. The core dilemma in this relationship lies in the discrepancy
between the theoretical framework that upholds these guarantees and the practical
implementation of social and sustainable rights, as evidenced by data obtained from
IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics).
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