Análise das condições socioeconômicas nas concessões dos Benefícios de Prestação Continuada (BPC/LOAS)

Abstract

The research conducted an in-depth analysis of the socioeconomic conditions that influence the concessions of the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC) within the scope of the Organic Law of Social Assistance (LOAS). The BPC, aimed at elderly and disabled people in situations of vulnerability, represents an important policy for social inclusion and reduction of inequalities. However, the effectiveness of this benefit is directly linked to the understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of the beneficiaries. The general objective was to investigate and evaluate the socioeconomic conditions of BPC/LOAS beneficiaries considered in the concessions of the BPC, aiming to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of this public policy. Specific objectives included understanding how specific socioeconomic factors, such as income, education, access to public services, among others, influence the concession and distribution of this benefit. It also sought to analyze the socioeconomic profile of BPC/LOAS beneficiaries, including demographic characteristics, income level, access to basic services, education, and health; investigate the factors that influence the concession of the benefit, such as unemployment, disabling diseases, disabilities, among others; evaluate the effectiveness of social assistance policies related to BPC/LOAS in reducing poverty and socioeconomic inequality; examine the impacts of the socioeconomic conditions of beneficiaries on quality of life and social well-being; propose recommendations to improve the criteria for granting BPC/LOAS and for the implementation of more effective public policies in combating poverty and social exclusion. To achieve these goals, the deductive and argumentative approach method was used, along with bibliographic research sources and techniques such as referent, category, operational concept, and indexing.