Athenian Democracy

Athenian Democracy

The Athenian democracy was a political regime created and adopted in Athens in the period of ancient Greece. It was essential to the political organization of Greek city-states, being the first democratic government in history. The term “Democracy” is formed by the Read more

Abdias do Nascimento

Black Brazilian Personalities

Black women and men contributed to the construction of Brazil. They are warriors, professionals, artists, athletes and political activists who have made a difference in the country. We chose 27 black Brazilian personalities that marked the country’s history. 1. Aqualtune (c.1600-?) – Read more

Proclamation of Independence, by François-René Moreaux (1844)

Independence of Brazil

The independence of Brazil was proclaimed on September 7, 1822 by the then Prince Regent, Dom Pedro de Alcantara. This occasion is also called “Scream of Independence”, since Dom Pedro would have said loudly and clearly the phrase “independence or death” to the guard Read more

African Dance Performance in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

African Dances

The African dances are part of the extensive culture of the African continent and represent one of many ways of cultural communication. This type of manifestation is extremely important for its people, constituting an essential part of life. It is a way of Read more

Economic blocks

Economic blocks

The Economic Blocs correspond to the union of different countries, but with common interests of economic and social growth. Despite countries making economic alliances since the 19th century, it was at the end of the Second World War and, mainly, from the Read more

Charge: The Mandatory Vaccination Law lights the wick of the revolution while politicians and Oswaldo Cruz (dressed as a doctor) are terrified

Vaccine Uprising (1904)

The Vaccine Revolt was a popular rebellion against the smallpox vaccine, which took place in Rio de Janeiro in November 1904. Summary: Causes and Consequences When President Rodrigues Alves took over the government in 1902, tons of garbage accumulated on the streets Read more

racism

Racism in Brazil

The Racism symbolizes any thought or attitude that secretes human races considering the hierarchy as upper and lower. In Brazil, it is the result of the colonial and slavery era established by the Portuguese colonizers. History of Racism in Brazil: Summary The Read more

Cultural diversity

Cultural diversity

Cultural diversity represents the set of different cultures that exist on the planet. Culture comprises the set of customs and traditions of a people which are passed on from generation to generation. As representative cultural elements of a specific people, Read more

Types of Prejudice

Types of Prejudice

The Prejudice it is a concept associated with discrimination and differences that exist in the world. Prejudiced people attribute a value judgment on a certain aspect, whether social class, culture, religion, ethnicity, skin color, sexual preference, among others. There are different types of Read more

Federal University of Paraná (Curitiba). Founded in 1902, it is the oldest in the country

Material and Immaterial Culture

Material and Immaterial Culture represent the two types of cultural heritage, which together constitute the culture of a certain group. Material culture is associated with material elements and, therefore, is formed by tangible and concrete elements, for example, works of art and Read more