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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsImpacts of the Quota System on Afro-Brazilians/Indigenous Education and Brazil's National InterestClifford Jaylen LouimeDespite Brazil's cultural diversity and the significant presence of Afro-Brazilians and indigenous people, who collectively make up 56% of the population, disparities persist in economic empowerment, political influence, and representation. In response, the Brazilian government enacted the Quota Law in 2012, reserving 50% of admissions slots in federal universities for Afro-Brazilians, indigenous people, and individuals from low-income backgrounds to enhance … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 24 Nov 2025 · 3,398 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDiversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (D.E.I.A.): An Imperative for Brazil's Global CompetitivenessClifford Jaylen LouimeIn Brazil, a country renowned for its cultural diversity and vibrant mix of ethnicities, the underrepresentation of Afro-Brazilians and Indigenous people stands as a stark reality. Despite comprising 56% of the population, these groups are conspicuously absent in key sectors of the economy and society. The Quota Law, enacted over a decade ago, was a promising step towards addressing this … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 10 Mar 2025 · 5,821 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Evolution of Women's Political Participation in Various Public Offices in JordanAmal Mohummad Ali El Kharouf, Mohummad Al-JribiaThe study aimed at identifying the evolution of political participation of Jordanian women by monitoring their effective participation during the past decades in the State's legislative and executive authorities. It also aimed at tracing milestones taken towards women's quota law and motives that urge women to run for elections and factors that affect their winning. The study concluded that Jordan … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 4 Jan 2017 · 8,183 accessesView PDF Cite