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| author |
Júlia Oliveira Souza
| | title |
Disconnected Identities: (re)constructions of Brazilian National Identity in the Latin American context
| | abstract |
The position of Brazil in Latin America is constantly changing as different interpretations
of Brazilian identity and self-image influence it. Article 4 of Brazil's constitution establishes
integration with Latin American countries as a goal aimed at creating a community of nations.
Despite the constitutional aspiration, data from the World Values Survey indicates that Brazilian
respondents feel the least connected to a Latin American identity compared to other South
American countries. This paper delves into the various stages of national identity formation in
Brazil and how each of these stages relates to the broader Latin American community. In the
context of identity construction, nationalism, and supranationalism, the author delves into how a
range of competing interests forms Brazilian national identity and how each reconstruction
frames Brazil differently as to how closely it belongs to Latin America. Furthermore, it
scrutinizes the factors that shape how Brazil is perceived within the context of Latin America,
ranging from complete disassociation to a self-proclaimed regional leader. As it concludes its
analysis, the paper demonstrates how the constant reconstruction of the narratives of Brazilian
National identity and its relation to Latin America contributed to an ultimate disconnect between
the country and the surrounding region, thus hindering Brazil's integration into a broader Latin
American identity.
| | school |
The College of Liberal Arts, Drew University
| | degree |
B.A. (2024)
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| advisor |
Jason Jordan
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| committee |
Carlos Yordán
Maria Turrero-Garcia
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| full text | JOliveiraSouza.pdf |
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