O racismo estrutural e seu impacto na vida de jovens e adolescentes negros: a necessidade de um direito antidiscriminatório no Brasil

Abstract

This study aims to analyze structural racism in Brazil, specifically focusing on its impact on the lives of black youth and adolescents. The research adopts a decolonial perspective to address the concept of race and its historical and social implications. Initially, it provides an overview of the decolonization of power, being, and knowledge, highlighting how colonial dynamics persist in contemporary Brazilian society. It then discusses anti-discrimination law in Brazil and youth protection laws, exploring how structural racism manifests in legislation and practice. The analysis is based on statistical data from agencies such as IBGE and UNICEF, revealing the disproportionate violence and exclusion affecting black youth. Finally, literary works that recount the experiences of black youth are explored, illustrating the consequences of structural racism in their daily lives. This study aims to contribute to a deeper and more critical understanding of racial inequalities in Brazil, proposing ways to overcome these historical injustices.