Race And Masculinity In Brazil

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“Tourist Attractions, Performing Race and Masculinity in Brazil’s Sexual Economy” ventures into the Brazilian sexual economy and the facets that develop, shape, and reproduce garoto’s sexuality and identity. The topics this paper will discuss are: the way tourist perceive sex worker’s performance of Brazilianness, Race, and Masculinity, Gregory Mitchell’s reframing of prostitution through sexual, performative, and affective labor, how sexuality is produced and reproduced by the tourists and sex workers, and finally the nature of the tourists’ quest for authenticity. In addition, a critical question will be presented that inquires on the advent of social media, dating apps, and technology in Brazil’s sexual economy. Brazil as the largest country

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