Enem 2024 essay topics: 10 likely subjects

The Enem 2024 essay topic is gaining prominence in the press and in preparatory courses as the exam date approaches.

1. Artificial Intelligences

Once a concept restricted to science fiction films, artificial intelligence is now progressing rapidly, with notable advances in areas such as robotics, programming, computing, industrial systems and even within artistic production.

Artificial intelligences like ChatGPTOpenAI, Google's Bard and Meta's Chat LLaMA are transforming the world as we know it.

The enormous processing capacity of these systems allows content to be produced in an instant, from well-constructed literary reviews to sophisticated web programming codes.

Therefore, it is very likely that the AI revolution will be addressed in Enem 2024 and may even be the topic of the essay.

2. Russia-Ukraine conflict

The war that has been going on since February 2014, with the dispute over possession of Crimea, gained a dramatic chapter in February 2022, when Russia invaded eastern Ukraine.

According to Reuters data, more than 60,000 people have died since the beginning of the conflict. At the same time, 17 million people have been displaced and R$2 trillion in losses have been caused.

The Russo-Ukrainian War is the largest military conflict on the European continent since the end of World War II (1939-1945).

In accordance with its tragic historical and geopolitical importance, this is a topic that will probably be addressed in Enem 2024.

3. Violent Attacks in Schools

This delicate subject involves relevant questions about safety, mental health, prevention and public policies.

Especially if it is suggested as an essay, it will be an opportunity for students to reflect and present proposals to deal with this worrying reality.

At the same time, seek solutions that promote a safer and more welcoming school environment for all students.

4. Conscious Use of Information

“Conscious Use of Information” is an essential skill in our digital age, where we are constantly bombarded by a large amount of data and news.

In this sense, it is essential to learn how to filter reliable sources, verify the veracity of information and avoid the spread of fake news.

Furthermore, we must be responsible when sharing content, avoiding spreading misleading information that could cause harm to individuals or society.

This debate can be proposed in Language and Human Sciences exams.

5. Fake News

Just as the conscious use of information is a very relevant topic today, so is identifying and combating fake news.

Given the importance of the issue, which takes on dramatic proportions with each new democratic election, fake news could even be the main topic of the essay.

6. Excessive Consumption of Information

Excessive consumption of information – whether reliable or false – can be very harmful to people’s mental health.

Cases of depression, anxiety disorders, panic syndrome and agoraphobia caused by overexposure to information are not uncommon.

Due to the urgency of the topic, which affects thousands of young Brazilians and adults every year, the subject may be raised in the Language and Human Sciences exams.

7. Brazilian Prison System

Brazil has the third largest prison population in the world: almost 1 million inmates.

Of these, almost half (44.5%) are provisional – that is, they have not yet been effectively judged by the courts.

The annual cost of the prison population amounts to R$20 billion. It is estimated that 1 in 5 inmates are HIV positive.

A thorny topic in itself, the Brazilian prison system can be addressed both as an objective question in humanities exams, and as the focus of the essay.

8. Female Representation in Politics

While they make up 51.1% of the Brazilian population, women make up only 17.7% of the Chamber of Deputies (legislature 2023-2027).

Although this percentage is increasing with each new election, this progress is below expectations.

Even after the implementation of special policies and quotas for women, in order to encourage them to engage within parties and run for elections, there is still much debate and improvements that need to be made.

It is against this backdrop that Enem 2024 may invite students to delve into the topic, whether in the essay or in humanities questions.

9. Democratization of Access to Culture

This topic could be a direct continuation of the 2019 essay theme, which addressed the Democratization of Access to Cinema in Brazil.

Access to culture is a right addressed in the Federal Constitution itself, which states that the State:

It will guarantee everyone the full exercise of cultural rights;
Access to sources of national culture;
It will support and encourage the appreciation and dissemination of cultural expressions.

Due to its importance, this topic may appear as an objective question in the Languages, Human Sciences or essay exam.

10. Global Warming

A phenomenon much discussed in scientific research, global warming is an inevitable reality.

Amid the constant and uninterrupted increase in the planet's average temperature – 2023 was the hottest year of the century – this issue is urgent, including raising awareness among younger generations.

Conclusion

Enem 2024 is approaching and, as always, writing is a very important part of the assessment.

Preparing adequately for the possible topics that may be covered is essential to achieving a good score and standing out in the search for a place in higher education.

Each of the topics listed offers a unique opportunity for reflection and debate on relevant issues in today's society.

By familiarizing themselves with these topics and developing argumentation and analysis skills, students will be better equipped to face the challenge of college entrance essay writing.

Victor Sousa February 12, 2024

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