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I've found that a significant percentage of my readers, and a large number of Americans interested in Brazil, happen to be the significant other or spouse of a Brazilian. WIth increased contact between the two countries and Internet technology,...
As the simple but brilliant title implies, this thirty minute documentary, made at the University of Sao Paulo, discusses the politics of race in Brazil -- coffee and milk, or water and vinegar? Split up into six parts on Youtube, the documentary tries...
When Rodrigo over at Brasil Mundial FC wrote to me on Monday, I thought his question deserved a post. He wanted to know how Americans reacted to the historic U.S. vs. Brazil game on Sunday. He also asked, "Is soccer finally getting in the hearts of...
Before I moved to Brazil, I rarely saw this symbol used for anything other Jews and Judaism. But once I was in Brazil, I saw it cropping up everywhere.The Catholics use it... The evangelicals use it...Some say you can even find it on Brazilian...
One of my favorite things to do in any city is to observe people and how they interact with each other, and in New York, there is no better place than on the subway.1AM, on the uptown 5. Three teenagers sat across from me, making conversation slightly...
I am a Brazilian anthropologist, Jewish too, living in the U.S.: I just LOVED this Gringa's blog, absolutely fascinating! Gringa, you should undertake graduate studies in anthropology (Museu Nacional/UFRJ has an excellent program). You could use your own experiences, and also the feed-back to this blog. Girl, go for it!!!
Sonia
Very interesting, insightful, well-written, good use of multimedia. A slice of life in Rio, seen through the eyes of an intelligent young woman raised in the US.
A funny, witty, informative look at what it's like for an American to live in Rio. Most of the time, it makes you want to hop on a plane and go there right NOW!
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