Water and sanitation in Brazilian schools: indicators of racial inequality based on the School Census
09 Dec 2024
The study analyzed access to the public water supply network, sewage and waste collection, and disposal by public authorities, as well as access to drinking water and toilets in Basic Education schools, which include Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, High School and Education for Young People and Adults. The data substantiates the disparities in conditions experienced by students of diverse racial or ethnic groups, thereby illuminating the intricate tapestry of racial inequalities in education.
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Água e saneamento nas escolas brasileiras: indicadores de desigualdade racial a partir do dados do Censo Escolar
Dezembro 2024
Instituto Água e Saneamento (IAS) e Centro de Estudos e Dados Sobre Desigualdade Racial (CEDRA)
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