Gramática, senhora do destino

Abstract

In the current paper we intend to reflect on two antagonistic ways to proceed to the grammatical studies. On the one hand, we find an approach seen as traditional and marked by a prescriptive practice, unrelated to the discursive reality, on the other hand, we find an approach essentially concerned with the effective use of the language, and therefore attentive to the linguistic diversity and richness of meanings provided by the multiple uses of the linguistic constituents. From the linguistic sensitivity of some chroniclers, we are going to expose the procedures of both approaches and the consequences resulting from each posture. Thus, we are going to verify the prescriptive practice producing an exclusionary and limiting practice, whereas the descriptive perspective we must face a liberating and inclusive practice.