Culture as an element of language and the fi ght against oppression

Maria Cristina Sagario

Abstract

This text will approach culture in the historical process of construction of meanings, highlighting its value as a commu

nication, struggle, and resistance mechanism. Its objective is to demonstrate that culture is not exempt from partiality,

but has an important role in the class struggle, being an element of resistance to authoritarian projects and, with that,

also being a valuable instrument of struggle and resistance in defense of democracy. It will highlight the relevance that

it obtained in the various Brazilian Constitutions, giving special emphasis to the Federal Constitution of 1988 for having

emphasized in an expressive and forceful way the culture in its text.

Keywords: Culture. Constitution. Class struggle. Expressions. Rights.