The influence of neoliberalism on education in times of globalization

Abstract

Neoliberal policies have currently intensified through their power of action on a global scale, in order to direct, above all, changes in the economic, political, social and even cultural fields of several countries. In Brazil, for example, these guidelines directly impact several sectors, including education. Educational praxis is sometimes influenced by proposals for programs related to the government, as well as educational policies, as these, in addition to incorporating these guidelines, are also capable of establishing regulations with regard to the legal field. The main objective of this research is to promote discussion in relation to Neoliberalism and educational planning in times of regression, considering globalization and the restructuring of capitalism. For its realization, a theoretical approach was used to explore the theme, having as main authors, Bordignon (2014), Fernandes (1976); Ferreira (2021), Freitas (2012), Bobbio (2000) among others, which covered the aforementioned theme. Neoliberalism brought with it a series of problems, because with the exacerbation of the capitalist tendency and universal commodification, everything is transformed into merchandise, including education.

Keywords

• neoliberalism
• education
• globalizatio.