Trabalho, ócio e tempo livre: uma análise sobre o histórico do sistema capitalista e sua influência direta nos hábitos de lazer e tempo livre nas sociedades contemporâneas

Abstract

Through alienation, the capitalist system reduces the human being to a mere number within the industrial logic, prioritizing profit over well-being and drastically diminishing time for rest. Based on this context, this study aims to analyze how capitalism has influenced the transformation of leisure and free time habits over time, as well as the impact of these changes on well-being and quality of life in contemporary societies. The main objective is to investigate the historical development and effects of capitalism on leisure and free time. The specific objectives include: understanding the implications of these changes for well-being; evaluating how consumerism is promoted as part of the experience of free time; and examining the culture of overwork. The methodology involved bibliographic and documentary research, followed by the organization and critical analysis of the information to test the proposed hypotheses. The study highlights not only the need to reduce working hours but also the urgency of rethinking leisure habits and the use of free time in today's world.