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Department of Anthropology Colloquium

"The Linguistic Defense of White Comfort in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil" by Dr. Jennifer Roth-Gordon, Associate Professor, School of Anthropology, University of Arizona

Event Details

Date
Monday, February 6, 2023
Time
3:30-5 p.m.
Location
Description
In this talk, I explore how beliefs in white superiority and historical and societal structures of white supremacy and anti-blackness shape how white middle-class residents in Rio de Janeiro think about where they fit in the world. I illustrate how we can watch – in real time – as they work to defend white comfort, which relies on differential access to resources that help secure the well-being of their families.
Cost
Free

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