Paulo Lins's "Cidade de Deus": Mapping Racial and Class Difference in the "Favela."

The article offers literary criticism of the novel "Cidade de Deus," by Paulo Lins. Particular focus is given to its portrayal of the racial and social class dynamics of the Brazilian favelas, or shanty towns, and its reflection on Brazilian social problems such as white privilege and racial discrim...

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Publicado en:	Afro-Hispanic Review Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 81 - 97
Autor principal:	Lorenz, Aaron
Formato:	Literary Criticism
Publicado:	Afro-Hispanic Review Fall2010
Materias:	Brazil Cidade de Deus (Book) Lins, Paulo, 1958- Social classes Privilege (Social sciences) Race discrimination Favelas
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