Academic and cultural challenges for the absorption of the concept of inclusive education in Brazil

This work searches for answers to the question what are the sociocultural obstacles for
the absorption of the concept inclusive education in Brazil? To answer this question, the
referred concept is discussed in relation to another concept: Equality. On basis of a
theoretical study on the development of Brazilian society, it is argued that education,
the way it exists at present, is characterized by educational institutions that reproduce
social exclusion. The text concludes with the argument that profound reforms
are necessary to make real inclusive education possible. The possibilities affirmative
action policies could offer in relation hereto are discussed.