Abstract

RIBEIRO FERREIRA, Lusia et al. Effect of Affirmative Actions on Student Permanence at a Brazilian Federal University: Analysis from the Perspective of the Theory of Justice. Rev.fac.cienc.econ. [online]. 2020, vol.28, n.1, pp.123-143.  Epub Nov 25, 2020. ISSN 0121-6805.  https://doi.org/10.18359/rfce.4669.

The study aims to identify the Affirmative Actions (AAS) promoted among students of business programs at a Brazilian federal university and analyze whether, in the students' opinion, they meet the fundamental assumptions of the theory of justice. The documentary survey of AAS examines student housing, financial aid for student parents, food, transport, permanence, and pedagogical support. Sixty-two respondents took part in the survey. The results show that personal factors, especially those of a psychological nature, adversely affect the permanence and performance of university students. Considering the students' perception of Rawl's “equal liberty” and equality of opportunity, the university's AAS are understood to reflect the assumptions of John Rawls' theory of justice.

Keywords : Affirmative actions; John Rawls' theory of justice; higher education.

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