Camarotização is a social phenomenon that consists of physical separation between different elements of society. Usually this division occurs on the basis of financial condition different social classes.
This entry comes from the masculine noun "carote", that is, the camarotização is the act of segmenting into cabins. For example, in a theater, people who sit in boxes are separated from others. Box tickets are usually more expensive because they have a privileged view compared to the general public.
There are several authors who criticize the phenomenon of camarotização, indicating that it harms social interaction and equality between classes. Furthermore, some people claim that in certain instances camarotização opposes some ideals of democracy.
Often, camarotization results from an "elitistization" of society, which causes a discrepancy of realities and consequent segregation among its elements. This separation can occur in the cultural, economic, cultural and other spheres, and presupposes the attribution of privileges to some people. Often, this phenomenon is related to ostentation, where certain individuals display their material goods.
Some examples of camarotization are the luxury gated condominiums, the VIP areas in nightclubs and other establishments and first class on the planes. In these cases, people with more money are physically separated from others, as if they were in their own cabin.
Despite the many criticisms, there are some people who are advocates of camarotização, indicating that in many cases its The objective is not social segregation, but the creation of more protected conditions for the most vulnerable classes, such as the elderly, for example. Furthermore, another argument indicates that the problem of physical separation between people is not a question of camarotização but of income distribution.
See too:
- Democracy
- ostentation