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Gringo Love
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- Book Synopsis
- In the city of Natal in northeastern Brazil, several local women negotiate the terms of their intimate relationships with foreign tourists, or gringos, in a situation often referred to as "sex tourism." These women have different experiences, but they share a similar desire to "escape" the social conditions of their lives in Brazil. Based on original ethnographic research and presented in graphic form, Gringo Love explores the hopes, dreams, and realities of these women against a backdrop of deep social inequality and increasing state surveillance leading up to the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games. It touches on important contemporary issues, including sexual economics, transnational mobility, romantic imaginaries, gender representation, race and inequality, and visual methods. The graphic story is accompanied by analysis and contextual discussion, which encourage readers to engage with the narrative and expand their understanding of the broader social issues therein.
- About The Author
- Marie-Eve Carrier-Moisan is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781487594527
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press, (25 July 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 200
- Weight
- 340 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 13 mm
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