Mar 18 • 20:32 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Conservative Values Guide New Eliana Program

A major opinion survey in Brazil reveals a significant shift towards conservative values, influencing the newly launched program 'Em Família com Eliana' by Globo.

In a groundbreaking survey commissioned by Globo and conducted by Quaest, nearly 10,000 face-to-face interviews unveiled a striking regression in Brazilian values over the decades. The survey, dubbed 'Brasil no Espelho,' is described as the most extensive on values, attitudes, and perceptions in Brazil's history, with insights that show a conservative tilt in the population's beliefs and attitudes. According to Suzana Pamplona Miranda, director at Globo, the findings of this research have started to permeate various programs, most notably the new Sunday show 'Em Família com Eliana.'

Political scientist Felipe Nunes noted that when comparing the values of Brazilians from 1997 and 2023, there appears to be a backward shift, likening current beliefs to those from the late 20th century. This regression in societal attitudes points towards a growing conservatism where traditional religious values and family-centered ideologies dominate public opinion. Nunes highlights that, on average, Brazil is now a predominantly conservative nation, with an increased emphasis on traditional roles and stereotypes regarding men and women in society.

The implications of these findings suggest a potential reshaping of media programming and public discourse in Brazil, which may cater increasingly to these conservative values. Globo's implementation of these insights into their new program indicates an awareness of audience perceptions and a strategic response to societal trends. As this evolution unfolds, it will be crucial to monitor how such a shift influences not just entertainment but broader cultural and political dialogues in Brazil, particularly in a rapidly changing social landscape.

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