The strength of public universities in Argentina
The Social Change Research Workshop of the Faculty of Sociology at the University of Buenos Aires conducted an in-person survey at the Federal March
University of April 23 in the City of Buenos Aires, in charge of the teaching team, students and collaborators of the Workshop of Research on Social Change of said higher education institution.
The first major conclusion is that "the defense of the public university achieved what no one else has, the largest protest against the government ever recorded" in this sector in Argentina.
Quality higher education is seen as a right of Argentine society and a tool for reducing inequality. A diverse university environment is recognized, where all fields of study are relevant and where the State should promote them. The majority (96%) opposed any policy that would defund social sciences and humanities programs. The perception of "ideological indoctrination" is also not widespread. While less common, the possibility of charging tuition to foreign students or students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds is still strongly rejected.
Responsible: Julián Rebón, Candela Hernández and Agustina Súnico.
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