Essays about: "Afro-Brazilians"

Found 3 essays containing the word Afro-Brazilians.

1. 1. “O Negro No Poder -The Power in Black” : Language forms in lyrics from different Blocos Afro reflecting Afro-Brazilian identity work in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil thematically connected to negritude.

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Portugisiska

   Author : Jenny Ramos Pinheiro; [2023]
   Keywords : Sociolinguistics; identity; belonging; Brazil; Bahia; Blocos Afro; Afro-Brazilians; Olodum; Ilê Aiyê; ingroup; outgroup; Negritude;

   Abstract : The present study aims to test my hypothesis that the language forms found in the Blocos Afro discourses in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil can be seen as expressions of Afro-Brazilian and/or Blocos Afro identity work and can also be seen as being, at least thematically, connected to the negritude movement. The study is based on samples created of Blocos Afro lyrics. READ MORE

3. 2. Paradise on Earth? : A study on the role of race in the lived experiences of Afro-Brazilians

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Rozalina-Phébe Hermés; [2023]
   Keywords : Afro-Brazilians; racial identity; postcolonialism; intersectionality; discrimination; Brazil;

   Abstract : This thesis delves into the experiences of Afro-Brazilian university students and graduates uncovering the challenges they face in the realms of education, work, and identity. Through semi-structured interviews with ten Afro-Brazilian women in São Paulo, I explore the complex interplay of race, gender, and social status, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of oppression. READ MORE

4. 3. “O Negro No Poder - The Power in Black” : Language forms in lyrics from different Blocos Afro reflecting Afro-Brazilian identity work in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil thematically connected to negritude

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

   Author : Jenny Ramos Pinheiro; [2023]
   Keywords : Sociolinguistics; identity; belonging; Brazil; Bahia; Blocos Afro; Afro-Brazilians; Olodum; Ilê Aiyê; ingroup; outgroup; Negritude;

   Abstract : The present study aims to test my hypothesis that the language forms found in the Blocos Afro discourses in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil can be seen as expressions of Afro-Brazilian and/or Blocos Afro identity work and can also be seen as being, at least thematically, connected to the negritude movement.  The study is based on samples created of Blocos Afro lyrics. READ MORE