"Becoming" or "getting by": youth opportunities in times of economic crisis
Project overview
Military careers have been on the rise in Brazil, aligning with the institutional growth of militarism during President Bolsonaro's government (2018-2022).
This project examines whether joining the military is primarily about "becoming" part of a national institution or simply "getting by" economically in a context of financial hardship.
Beginning with Brazil's 2015-16 economic crisis and continuing through the COVID-19 pandemic, the research investigates how these crises influenced young people seeking their first jobs or university degrees, and whether military careers have become a critical avenue in a contracting economy.
Project details
Start date: 01 December 2020
End date: 31 May 2022
Funder: John Fell Fund
Scheme: Small Award
Contact/Principal Investigator: Dr Andreza De Souza Santos
Principal Investigator
More information
Publications
Articles
University of Oxford: Brazilian Studies Programme
Media coverage
In the news
BBC Brazil: Almost 50% of young people are interested in joining the Armed Forces, reveals unprecedented survey
Globo.com G1: Almost 50% of young people are interested in joining the Armed Forces, reveals unprecedented survey
O tempo: 4 out of 10 young people are interested in entering the military career in Brazil
R7 Minas Gerais: More young people want to pursue a military career in Brazil, says survey
Federal University of Minas Gerais: Due to lack of opportunities, half of young Brazilians consider trying military careers
University of Oxford, Latin American Centre: Research Result from the Project: Becoming or Getting By: Youth Opportunities in Times of Economic Crisis