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Feminist Music in Brazil and its Effects on Women's Identity: Feminism, Sexuality, and Blackness

Powers, Alexis Lynn
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In this study, I examine how feminism is constructed in Brazil by focusing on Brazilian musicians and consumers of their music. I also explore how Brazilian musicians use music to combat normative ideas in the country. Through analysis of popular Brazilian music (lyrics and music videos), and through ethnographic methods, I demonstrate that there is a conflict occurring within Brazil regarding embracing feminism, female sexuality, and blackness, as well as a fight for equal rights and citizenship.

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2019-05-10
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Brazil, music, feminism, sexuality, gender, blackness, racism, sexism, inequality, ethnography, anthropology, citizenship
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Powers, Alexis Lynn. 2019. "Feminist Music in Brazil and its Effects on Women's Identity: Feminism, Sexuality, and Blackness." Georgia State University. https://doi.org/10.57709/14334367
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2019-04-23
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