Políticas públicas antirracistas: uma análise sobre a institucionalização das políticas de promoção da igualdade racial em Fortaleza (2007-2022)

Abstract

This research analyzes the process of institutionalizing Racial Equality Promotion Policies in the municipality of Fortaleza between 2007 and 2022, investigating its normative frameworks, institutional trajectory, challenges, and progress. To achieve this, it is based on the concepts of race, racism, and racial inequalities (Nascimento, 2016; Almeida, 2019; Gonzalez, 2020), as well as studies on the incorporation of racial issues in the field of public administration (Ramos, 1957; Conceição, 2009; Silva, 2016) and public policies aimed at racial equality (Jaccoud, 2009; Ribeiro, 2014). Methodologically, it adopts a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach, using a case study as the main method (Yin, 2001). Data were collected through document analysis and semi-structured interviews with public managers from the Special Office for Racial Equality Promotion Policies. Content analysis (Bardin, 2011) was employed to identify emerging patterns and thematic categories. The results indicate that, despite institutional advances, such as the creation of the Municipal Plan for the Promotion of Racial Equality (Law No. 9.956/2012) and adherence to SINAPIR, structural challenges still compromise the effectiveness of the policy, particularly the lack of plan updates, the inoperability of the Racial Equality Reference Center, and the absence of budgetary autonomy for the Special Office. It is concluded that the effectiveness of these policies requires greater intersectoral coordination, adequate funding, and strengthened social participation. This research contributes to the debate on the implementation of anti-racist public policies at the municipal level and suggests expanding studies on the impact of these policies on the targeted population.