Arquivos Manifestação Explores 1917 General Strike and Cultural War in Brazilian Humanities

The Arquivos Manifestação project examines the 1917 general strike in Brazil, noting that even children participated by crossing their arms. This historical event is analyzed through the lens of humanities disciplines, which are currently engaged in a cultural war within Brazil. The project documents protest movements and social conflicts, providing archival materials that contextualize contemporary political struggles. By focusing on the 1917 strike, it highlights early forms of mass mobilization and resistance. The intersection of humanities scholarship with current cultural battles forms a central theme, exploring how academic fields interpret and influence social movements. Archival research methods are employed to uncover lesser-known aspects of Brazilian labor history. The project serves as a resource for understanding the historical roots of present-day conflicts over education, memory, and politics in Brazil.