摘要:The article develops the Recognition of Culture category as theoretical framework to analyze the changes produced by affirmative action in Brazilian universities. There were literature review and participant observations UFRGS. The work is based on the notion of habitus of Pierre Bourdieu, in theory recognition of Axel Honneth and Nancy Fraser over production of participatory parity. Can affirmative action promote a culture of recognition at institutions? The conclusions point out that the first steps towards materializing a culture of recognition were taken and, at the same time, proposes a set of actions to develop it in a more comprehensive manner