This thesis delves into the experiences of Afro-Brazilian university students and graduates uncovering the challenges they face in the realms of education, work, and identity. Through semi-structured interviews with ten Afro-Brazilian women in São Paulo, I explore the complex interplay of race, gender, and social status, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of oppression. By employing the theoretical frameworks of intersectionality and post-colonialism, I unravel the historical and contemporary factors that shape these women’s lived realities. The findings reveal the struggles that Afro-Brazilians encounter in pursuing education, in their career path, and in everyday life. From the difficulties of balancing work and studies to the limited representation of black individuals in academia and indirect racism, I discuss and challenge the systemic barriers fostering discrimination, and the existing prejudice based on racial appearance and how it pervades their experiences, reflecting on the biases that are deeply ingrained within Brazilian society. This study serves as a powerful call for greater representation, diversity, and equality, as well as shedding light on the myth of a lived racial paradise.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mau-62598 |
| Date | January 2023 |
| Creators | Hermés, Rozalina-Phébe |
| Publisher | Malmö universitet, Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS) |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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