The establishment of the initial age milestone for the recognition of the rural period

Abstract

The rural community has been the target of discriminatory treatment for an extended period, resulting in the deprivation of several of its social security rights. With the promulgation of the Federal Constitution of 1988 and the regulations established by Laws 8.212/91 and 8.213/91, the principle of equal treatment between urban and rural populations was established, providing guarantees of social security rights to the rural population. This is an area of debate that has emerged, concerning the initial age milestone for considering rural activity. This article proposes an analysis of the historical perspective of social security legislation applied to the rural population, investigates the imposition of a minimum age for the recognition of rural activity, as well as the evolution of jurisprudence and administration that, over time, has leaned towards allowing the acknowledgment of rural activity regardless of age. This change aims to ensure the protection of minors and fully guarantee their social security rights. We see that this reflects a significant advancement in equity and justice for the rural population.