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This study examines social exclusion in Brazil, linking language use to societal hierarchies. It encourages reflection on individual roles in perpetuating social inequities within developing nations.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • Social exclusion is a complex issue in developing countries.
  • Brazil provides a specific context for analyzing exclusion dynamics.
  • Societal hierarchies significantly influence group behaviors and interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze social exclusion in Brazil from a developing country perspective.
  • To connect semantic peculiarities in language to the behavior of social groups.
  • To explore the role of societal hierarchy in perpetuating exclusion.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of semantic peculiarities.
  • Examination of social group behaviors and actors.
  • Relating linguistic patterns to societal hierarchical structures.

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  • Identified semantic peculiarities associated with different social groups.
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