THE BRAZILIAN MIRACLE HAS DEEPENED SOCIAL INEQUALITIES

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8208162614018

• Palavras-chave: Official propaganda, military dictatorship, increase in social inequalities.

• Keywords: Official propaganda, military dictatorship, increase in social inequalities.

• Abstract:

  This text provides a critical analysis of the "Brazilian Miracle," the period between 1968 and 1973 when Brazil's economy grew significantly. This historic era was known as the military government period. The idea is to show that, behind the military government's propaganda, growth was not good for everyone. The article investigated books, research, news from the time, and government data to understand who really benefited. What was discovered is that, while the country was getting richer, the poorest people had their wages controlled and the gap between rich and poor only increased. The conclusion is that the "miracle" was not a period of prosperity for everyone, as was claimed. It helped the elite and left the majority of the population behind. Thus, the text shows the difference between the "great Brazil" of propaganda and the difficult reality experienced by a large part of society.