Favela

the reading mentions that the increment of urbanization has improved due to different circumstances in the last 50 years, still many individuals live in rural areas in places called “Shantytowns”, which can also be known by many other names such as favelas in Brazil. Some families just follow the cycle that if they were born in those conditions they have to raise their children in those conditions, making it difficult for them to prosper. Living in the harsh conditions, as mentioned in the book,…

Tropa de Elite (2007) by José Padilha and La Zona (2007) by Rodrigo Plá express the politics of fear and the division of urban space in Brazil and Mexico today. As the politics of fear are expressed in a much more complex way referring to the high presence of talk of crime in Latin American culture, to official governmental responses to crime and by analysing the consequences of fear on society and its people, the division of urban space is depicted through specific filming techniques such as…

City of God Analysis The audience is introduced to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro through the eyes of a panicked chicken escaping his own death. Right away, the cinematography and editing of the film is notable. Cidade de Deus (City of God) (Fernando Meirelles, Brazil, 2002) portrays the effects of organized crime in slums of Brazil supported by poverty, crime and drugs. It focuses on how these hardships influence the paths of two young boys. Li’l Dice (Douglas Silva)—later takes on the persona…

“Prison break: heroes escape the clutches of conformity” In modern society fundamental characteristics of a hero include Courage, sacrifice, determination, virtuosity, compassion and perseverance. However, I personally find those who break with the conformist nature of our contemporary society the most inspirational, those who challenge our understanding of what is supposedly considered “normal”. I view Jimmy page as a role model, as a result of not only his musical giftedness, but also his…

usually acknowledged as a multi-causal phenomenon in Brazil, linked to a broader social and economic context. Violence should also be understood as a consequence of the activities of organized crime units who run illegal drugs and firearms markets. The favelas, morros, and periferias are areas of violence in Brazil, with the highest numbers of homicides and other violent crimes in the country. It isn’t corruption which is now brazils serious problem its murder. The violence and criminality found…

Faster, Higher, Stronger? “Go USA!!!” is a phrase many Americans cheer as they watch in anticipation the Olympic Games at home. Many of us enjoy watching sports and will cheer on our country’s athletes while the Olympics are taking place. However, for the upcoming Olympics in Rio, there has been massive controversy over whether they should even take place. Many problems have flooded Brazil recently and organizations like the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and…

even takes up 47% of the entire South American continent! Another thing that blew me away about this country was the capital Brasilia, which was only built in an insane 41 months. Brazil isn't just full of modern cities however, it is also home to favelas, which have become very famous tourist places. These villages are extremely densely packed both literally and figuratively. Brazil is a very widely recognized country, its was even home to our last Olympic Games! This part of the continent of…

preparation for the games, Brazil has evicted over 22,000 people from their residences since 2009 (Douglas). Brazil has the potential to evict 170,000 people before the end of this summer (Romero). The majority of evictions are in Brazil’s local favelas also known as shanty towns. Brazil offers compensation to evicted families or government housing. The government is using the land to build speed bus routes, a waterside olympic park, and other infrastructure. The infrastructure will be used…

I come from a full, born there, Colombian family. My mother and father are both Colombian natives. Although my parents divorced, that did not change what i experienced during my visits. Most, if not all, of my mother’s side of the family currently lives in Colombia. I have had the chance to visit twice in my life. From my visits i can tell you that their culture is much different than the one i am use to here in the United States and, more specifically, Springfield, Massachusetts. Do i like it…

Zika is a very dangerous virus that has affected 4,863 people in Brazil so far. This is an alarming number that will only increase in the challenging years ahead. The amount of Zika cases has shot up rapidly ever since the first case was reported in early 2015. Zika could have a lasting, negative impact on Brazil if the government does not fix the issues causing the virus to spread. Zika spreads rapidly in Brazil because of its limited health care, inadequate education, and substandard living…