Narrativas fragmentadas: a presença da Ditadura Militar no Brasil no campo da Ciência da Informação

Abstract

This study examines the construction and representation of the Military Dictatorship in Brazil (1964-1985) in the field of Information Science, at an opportune time, given the context of the 60th anniversary of the military coup that established the dictatorial regime. The main objective is to understand how informational narratives about this period were shaped and disseminated within this area. The research explores the complexity of memory and the right to be forgotten, with an emphasis on the implications of the 1979 Amnesty Law, which prevented the punishment of those responsible for crimes committed during the military regime. This legislation is seen as an obstacle to the process of justice and truth, hindering the Brazilian society's reconciliation with its authoritarian past. The analysis reflects on how this legislation impacted the construction of historical narratives and the preservation of the memory of events that occurred during the Dictatorship. With a quantitative-qualitative and applied approach, and exploratory objectives, the study's methodology involves a systematic mapping of the literature available in the BRAPCI database, using a specific keyword to ensure comprehensive coverage of scientific studies on the topic. Content Analysis is used to interpret the different ways in which the memory of the Dictatorship is approached in scientific texts, allowing a deeper understanding of the narratives constructed over the years. The study also discusses the polarization of memories of the Military Dictatorship in Brazilian society, addressing the different interpretations and feelings influenced by conflicting memories. The concept of the right to be forgotten is examined in the context of the Amnesty Law, which allowed non-accountability of state agents and regime opponents for crimes committed. This issue is analyzed from the perspective of forced forgetting, which contributed to the perpetuation of a dominant narrative that prevents the full revelation of truth and justice for the victims. The research contributes to a deeper understanding of how the Military Dictatorship is portrayed in Information Science, offering new perspectives on the construction and circulation of informational narratives. This encourages a critical analysis of the role of information in the quest for justice and in building the memory of the victims of the military regime.