Academic science, intellectuals and university teachers work in Brazil: convergence and hegemony

Abstract

This article explores the social, economic and political context of higher education reforms in the United States to better understand contemporary changes in Brazilian higher education. The paper argues that although the Brazilian higher education system has made important achievements in the last decade, the academic work cannot escape market pressures and neoliberal dynamics. This is particularly evident in areas related to research, funding, and the commercial value given to scientific discovery.