The discrimination of women is still a current topic around the world and specifically in the favelas in Rio de Janeiro. Furthermore, women are silenced and ignored in the work of NGOs and even...Show moreThe discrimination of women is still a current topic around the world and specifically in the favelas in Rio de Janeiro. Furthermore, women are silenced and ignored in the work of NGOs and even academic texts are often focused on the point of view of men in the region. In the following essay, the work of a local NGO AfroReggae Cultural Group is examined by discussing the respresentation and self- representation of women through the website, lyrics, and videos. Doing so, critical discourse analysis will be used, exploring the feminist theory of different scholars, such as Judith Butler and Joan Scott.Show less
This thesis takes a look at repressive social programs, most namely the UPP pacification policy, and its impact towards integrating the Favelados into mainstream Brazilian society. The thesis...Show moreThis thesis takes a look at repressive social programs, most namely the UPP pacification policy, and its impact towards integrating the Favelados into mainstream Brazilian society. The thesis revolves around social inclusion and exclusion, the history of social reforms in Brazil, as well as the creation of the Favela community. By looking at these areas, an idea about the successes and failures of the UPP Pacification policy can be seen.Show less
