Tag: African Diaspora Studies

by Neil Turner
anthropology, social, cultural, ethnography, ethnology, social anthropology, cultural anthropology, medical anthropology, urban anthropology, visual anthropology, , anthropology documentaries, anthropology lectures, anthropology, online courses, perspective in anthropology

Black American Men and Brazilian Women

Any attempt to understand black American men and their relationships with Brazilian women must first consider cultural characteristics and the significance of social values. Now, we are not talking about any form of sexual voyeurism. Instead, this article focuses on those relationships that seek serious involvement, commitment or union.  Further, the dynamics of these relationships […]

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by Neil Turner
anthropology, social, cultural, ethnography, ethnology, social anthropology, cultural anthropology, medical anthropology, urban anthropology, visual anthropology, , anthropology documentaries, anthropology lectures, anthropology, online courses, perspective in anthropology

Candomblé, Macumba Ritual and Jaré in Brazil

One Sunday in February, 2008 when my wife and I were living in the bairro of Itapúa which is situated near the airport of Salvador, I was home alone. My wife left out early that day to visit with friends. It was a normal Sunday like so many other Sundays, bright sunshine, blues skies, birds […]

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