Social Struggles in Republican Brazil (1889-1989): Historiographical Debates and Interpretative Currents

Abstract

This report examines the historiography of social struggles in Republican Brazil from 1889 to 1989, analysing how different theoretical frameworks have shaped our understanding of labour movements, peasant resistance, and urban social mobilisation. The study traces the evolution from traditional labour history to more nuanced approaches incorporating gender, race, and everyday resistance, demonstrating how historiographical debates have reflected broader transformations in Brazilian society and academic discourse.