A DIFICULDADE DAS PESSOAS NEGRAS NA PROGRESSÃO DE CARREIRA NO ÂMBITO JURÍDICO

Abstract

This article examines the dilemmas and challenges faced by black people in their career progression within the legal field. Social and racial inclusion has proven to be a crucial issue in the search for equity and justice in various segments of society, including the legal field. The introduction of racial quota policies represented a significant advance in the promotion of diversity and representation, especially with Laws 12.711/2012 and 12.990, which guarantee the reservation of places in universities and public examinations for black candidates, previously predominant in contexts of privileged ethnic origin. However, a deeper analysis of these policies shows that inclusion alone does not ensure full equality of opportunities and treatment in the workplace. The research reveals that, despite the increase in access of black professionals to the legal field provided by quotas, challenges persist, preventing effective inclusion. Therefore, the research underscores the urgent need to adopt effective measures to combat discrimination and promote real and meaningful inclusion of black professionals in the legal sector. This requires not only the implementation of affirmative action policies, but also a cultural and structural transformation that recognizes and values diversity as a crucial asset for the progress and legitimacy of the legal system.