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 This article struck me, as I had not yet made a connection between favela tourism and ‘soap operas’ and the effects that media have had on these poorer, marginalized neighbourhoods in Brazil. As someone who isn’t an avid ‘watcher’ of telenovelas themselves, It fascinated me how favelas- specifically in the last decade or so- have […]

For our final project, we will be investigating the origins and traditions of Catholicism in Mexico. We are most interested in studying the different Mexican saints and virgins, as well as their cultural significance. For example, we might talk about La Virgen de Guadalupe or La Santa Muerte. According to a Pew study referenced in …

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  Within the confines of this paper I will attempt to encompass the majesty, artistry and social implications of graffiti in Latin America. To make things a bit easier (and for times’ sake) I will focus more deeply on the implications of graffiti in Bolivia. Within the lens of post colonial framework and reference. And, […]

In our final project we will talk about the movement Riot Grrrl in Brazil, highlighting its influence, characteristics, uniqueness and potential to challenge patriarchy. (My partners might have things to add) In the article “Stockings, chains and lipstick: Gender and difference in punk culture in Portugal and Brazil,” Guerra, Gelain and Moreira, who are researchersContinuar lendo “Final project: Riot Grrrl in Brazil”

For my final project I hope to shed some light on the connection between the feminist movement happening in Mexico and the effect (positive and negative) that a very popular form of music has on this movement. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico during the 90’s as part of an upbeat dance hall sort of music […]