The space of educational inequalities in São Paulo and Recife

ABSTRACT This paper presents an empirical study on the social and educational gaps between Recife São Paulo, cities characterized by fast urbanization strongly unequal urban configurations. Based notion of space statistical data from last Population Census (IBGE/ 2010), we present a disparities in two metropolises. The objective was to test relevance Brazilian context, identifying at once, distribution groups their investments. We argue that can integrate several other key concepts Bourdieusian sociology. mobilize large set variables captured simultaneously, bringing light differences within metropolises cities. study’s originality lies starting this wide range indicators related living conditions, associating it with use likely be perceived as “subjective.” As expected, first axis correlates longevity, household income, education level. second is result correlation possession high school diploma presence greater public infrastructure. In Recife, concerns few neighborhoods city. however, same observed much larger intermediate positions. It also noticeable has number regions extreme poverty compared Paulo.