For the author of the text, Deputy Fausto Pinato (PP-SP), practice is a “direct heritage of centuries of slavery”
The prohibits the distinction between social elevator and service, except for cargo transportation, in condominiums and buildings (private or public) from all over the country. The text is under analysis in the House of Representatives and changes the.
According to the author of the proposal, deputy (PP-SP), the distinction of elevators reflects discriminatory practices. Read the bill (PDF – 128 KB).
“The distinction between users of the social elevator (normally white) and service elevator users, employees (often African descendants), reflects discriminatory practices that naturalize the exclusion and segregation of spaces. This practice, which is direct inheritance of centuries of slavery, needs to be definitively overcome. Brazil is one of the last countries in the world to maintain this distinction, which reinforces historical inequalities.”says the congressman in the justification of the project.
Inspiration in Brasilia
Pinato cites the Federal District in the project as an example.
The government of Brasilia in December 2024 a law prohibited the use of denominations “social” e “service” For elevators.
The law is authored by the District Deputy (PSOL) and aims to, according to the text, avoid discrimination, to ensure equality in these spaces and provide dignity for all workers.
Next Steps
The project is processed in conclusive and will be analyzed by human rights, minority and racial equality committees; and constitution and justice and citizenship. To become law, it will have to be passed by the House and the Senate.
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