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DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT AND SCHOLAR EDUCATION IN BRAZIL (1989–2018): CONSIDERATIONS BASED ON THEORIES OF POLITICAL LEGITIMACY

ABSTRACT

Theories of legitimacy have divergent expectations about the relationship between institutional longevity, scholar education and support for the regime. While some argue that democracy equals individuals in terms of resources, others affirm the structural nature of inequality. The article tests such expectations by analyzing the effects of scholar education on adherence to democracy between 1989 and 2018. It combines data from opinion polls from different national and international institutes on Brazil and, through time series analysis techniques and logistical models, does not identify evidence of increased support for democracy among Brazilians. It also points out that short-term factors interfere with measures of support and satisfaction with the regime and that the effects of scholar education on democratic attitudes are relevant, especially on normative adherence.

Keywords
Democracy; Legitimacy; Scholar education; Brazil

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