Possibilities for using cultural warrant to complement literary work

An analysis of the thesaurus of Brazilian Folklore and Popular Culture

Abstract

This study analyzes the Brazilian Folklore and Popular Culture Thesaurus from the perspective of literary warrant, proposing possibilities for enrichment through cultural warrant. Using a theoretical framework focused on the organization of knowledge, it examines the structure of the thesaurus, its terminological categories and the bibliographic corpus on which it is based. Although the instrument demonstrates methodological coherence and a consistent empirical basis, it has limitations in terms of transparency in editorial processes and the lack of participatory strategies involving the cultural communities involved. It is therefore proposed to adopt cultural assurance as a complementary approach, to broaden the semantic depth and representativeness of the vocabulary. Such integration can strengthen the relevance and accessibility of the thesaurus, especially with regard to the interface, inclusion mechanisms and usability for different audiences. It highlights the potential of articulating literary and cultural collateral in the organization of knowledge in culturally complex domains