Racismo no Futebol Brasileiro: Uma Questão Multifacetada

Abstract

Racism permeates all areas of society, and in sports—especially football—it is no different. Understanding the process of inclusion of Black individuals in Brazilian football is essential to grasp how racism has shaped its history and how it still manifests today. Such inclusion has represented a form of resistance to prejudice, whether through contributions to the professionalization of the sport, the deconstruction of the myth of racial democracy, the overcoming of barriers, or the possibility of social mobility. However, incidents of racism remain frequent, with players and members of refereeing teams constantly targeted in stadiums, on social media, and in other football-related spaces. Despite the existence of various legal instruments aimed at ensuring human rights and preventing racial discrimination, this research identified a gap between normative provisions and their effective implementation. The findings indicate that this gap stems from a lack of coordinated involvement and effective commitment on the part of the actors within the football environment to promote peace in sport. In light of this scenario, this dissertation aims to analyze the need for collective involvement of the various stakeholders in football to adopt effective measures in combating racism.This is an exploratory study with a qualitative approach, based on bibliographic review and documentary analysis.