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Public Lecture Series "Brazil. Land of the Future or the Past"
In 1941, while in exile in Brazil, Stefan Zweig wrote the book "Brazil. A Land of the Future. The title of the book was considered an epithet for the country in Brazil for decades. This was justified because, despite massive problems, the population always radiated hope - that is, future - to foreign visitors. Brazilians often added the melancholy-ironic phrase ... a future we will never reach.
Then the improbable happened. With the election of leftist candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president, who took office on Jan. 1, 2003, Brazil had achieved its future. The first years of his government were marked by a broad social awakening and shaping of the future. Disillusionment set in. Brazil is currently ruled by a right-wing president. There is little sign of awakening and hope. His re-election would make Brazil a country of the past. But what could be the future?
Brazil today is a deeply divided country. The question of whether it is still a country of the future or of the past will be examined by the speakers from different angles.
Participation is available for a maximum of 100 people in attendance or you can register to participate online by zooming in to Ms. Klein: p.klein[at]uni-kassel[dot]de
Lecture:
Christian Russau: With whom are you still in solidarity?
The once so strong social movement of Brazil, which was attractive and fascinating for many politically engaged people, is today under enormous pressure, many politicians who were trusted were involved in corruption scandals. What still fascinates and justifies a committed solidarity today and with whom at all?