INCLUSÃO EDUCACIONAL DE CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES VULNERÁVEIS: UM CAMINHO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIOECONÔMICO E PARA A EQUIDADE SOCIAL NO BRASIL

Abstract

The study examines the role of education as a tool to reduce social inequalities and promote economic development in Brazil, focusing on children and adolescents in vulnerable situations. Despite the constitutional right to education, barriers persist that hinder access, retention, and academic success for marginalized groups, such as low-income populations, racialized communities, transgender individuals, and people with disabilities. The research adopts a qualitative approach, based on bibliographic analyses and data from institutions such as IBGE and UNESCO, to investigate how public policies can mitigate these inequalities. The findings highlight that prioritizing education as a fundamental right is essential to building a fairer and more sustainable society. Education serves as a vector of socioeconomic transformation and a mechanism to address historical inequalities. In Brazil, inclusive public policies and investments in infrastructure, teacher training, and access to quality education are crucial to breaking cycles of social exclusion and fostering equity.