Economia solidária como alternativa ao modo de produção capitalista

Abstract

This work aims to analyze the capabilities of Solidarity Economy as an alternative to the capitalist method of production. This analysis is important because capitalism is showing signs of inability in absorbing part of the workers by the formal sector of the economy due to structural changes that occurred over the last few years. The crisis of capitalism caused an increase in unemployment and a deterioration of formal labor relations. Besides helping to decrease the problem of unemployment, Solidarity Economy presents a sustainable approach, unlike capitalism, based on the principles of cooperation, self-management, fair trade, social and environmental development. Using a qualitative approach supported by secondary quantitative data and bibliographical research, it was verified that solidarity ventures continue to exist even after the capitalist restructuring process. However, in order to consolidate them as an alternative economy, bigger support is needed, from social movements and backup initiatives, as well as from the government, but mostly from the engagement and participation of solidarity entrepreneurs.