Brazilian Family Structure

68-92). Andaya (2014) uses quotes from participants to explain the Cuban narrative of abortion (pp. 80-82). There seems to be a double narrative that is taking place during discussions surrounding abortion. One narrative designates women who keep unintended pregnancies as “undisciplined” (Pg. 82). Women are shamed for conceiving often, especially if they are of a lower class. On the other hand, there is a counter narrative which shames women who have had multiple abortions (Pg. 68). This shaming is disguised a concern for women’s health and fertility, where Andaya (2014) writes “The state holds that abortion is a public health problem…in 2004, 11 of the 54 maternal mortalities were abortion related (Acosta 2006)” in which Cuba has “linked” abortion to maternal mortality. Furthermore, Andaya (2014) also writes “…in 2009, more than half of the cases of female infertility among young women were thought

As history reveals, economically, Hispanic families often consisted of various children in order to continue the bloodline and to provide the family with free laborers; however, religiously, Hispanics since they are Catholic, they did not believe in contraceptives. Moreover, in many Hispanic households the male was often the head of the household and the woman did not make any decisions; therefore, the men often made decisions in regards to the couples sexual interactions and how many children the woman was to bear—“machismo”. Unfortunately, many Hispanics have continued to pass down their traditional views to today’s generations of Hispanics, which has been adopted alongside of American values and customs. As a result, many Hispanic children have matured confused in regards to what they must believe and

Therefore, in the mothers’ point of view, their daughter's sexual encounters were commonly seen as their boyfriends taking advantage of their naivety. Such was the case for Emma, who reports telling her daughter, “‘You think he loves you? Se está aprovechando de ti, ya verás [He’s taking advantage of you, you’ll see]!’” (Garcia, 2012: 24). The reason behind this view is “the patriarchal control over women’s bodies” (Garcia, 2012: 24). Because women were seen as objects, the common explanation for female sexuality is that they were deceived by their partner. Victimization was also seen as a way to maintain both a girl’s and her mother’s reputation. The mothers interviewed were expected to take on the responsibility of raising their children. One of the tasks involved was educating their daughters of the dangers of premarital sex. Like the teachers of the sex education courses the girls had taken, mothers did not go in depth on different methods of pursuing safe sex. In the end, the cultural belief that a daughter who had been properly educated would prevent unwanted pregnancy and STDs through abstinence until marriage persisted in the lives of second-generation Latinas. By portraying their daughters as victims, the mothers would avoid having other relatives place the blame on them for not properly educating their

In Mexico, the family remains the most important social institution. Such, is considered to be the main support and protection system among all for Mexicans. Primary ties are structured through blood descent, which comes from the mother’s and father’s sides. Therefore, every person is a member of two family lines. In addition, the “Parentela” or extended family usually includes all the descendants from the grandparents. For this reason, it is normal for a person to have a numerous extended family. According to the CDC, Mexico has traditionally been home to the patriarchal family structure. The father usually works and provides for the family while mothers take care of the household. However, the number of

The Haitian family structure is primarily patriarchal in nature. But since the patriarch is often absent from the family scene because of work, the matriarchal system holds the supreme place to maintain and manage a family (Bijoux, 1990, p. 31). Unlike the patriarchal system that essentially prevails in the rural areas, the urban

Since the family’s origins are in Africa they came from a society with different norms and values. A society composed of many different tribes, each with their own language, customs and traditions. They placed a strong emphasis on the family and kinship ties. Their communities depended on cooperation, assistances and well maintained social order. When a woman was married, she was considered the wife of the family not just the husband (Franklin, 1967-28-31).

Who are the Phaecians? They’re a society that resides in Phaecia and are adored by the gods. They excel at nearly everything. From dancing to games and sailing, these masters have gained control of it all. Yet there is something they have yet to lure into their grip. The one and only Cyclops. For instance, the Phaecians once lived upon an island, Hyperia, where they danced to their heart’s content all day long. However, they lived “all too close to the overbearing Cyclops, stronger violent brutes who harried them without end” (6.6-7). Finally, they ended up forfeiting the battle for land and evacuated. The silent battle between the two societies caused the Cyclops to become enemies in the Phaecians’ eyes.

Girls were considered chattels of their fathers and family, and at age 12 they were considered nubile and were sometimes married, and by age 14 they were considered an adult. A betrothal preceded marriage that was sometimes arranged and sometimes consensual. Arranged marriages were intended to achieve political status or gain a wealthy bride. Virginity was expected when married and was tied closely to a bride’s family’s honour. A husband’s authority was inferior to the Pater Familias.

She engages extensive social theories in her analysis of everyday life. There is a an elaborate discussion of Cultural production theory, feminist theorizing on the body and resistance, Michel Foucault’s theories of power, Mikhail Bahktin’s theories on carnival, and Patricia Hill Collins’s theories about controlling images and the matrix of domination are employed to develop the theoretical relevance of the everyday lives of Gloria, her family, and her neighbours. Wherever there is a gap that the existing theory could not fill, she points them out and suggests a more nuanced understanding of the complexities of lived experience. This is especially true in her discussion of the “carnivalization of desire” and women’s ambivalent relationship to the “sex-positive” atmosphere of Brazil. The ethnographic and theoretical richness of the text is supplemented by a brief political history of Brazil that helps to contextualize the current scenario within a history of slavery and

Perhaps many people may argue that both the US and Brazil have similar collections of ethnic and racial groups, that is a big minority of indigenous individuals, such as blacks and immigrants from Germany, Italy, and Asia. The presence of the minority groups in both nations was led by activities such as slavery and colonization during the19th-century (Wade, 2017). Chinese predominate the United States while Japanese predominate Brazil. Globalization and the rapid advancement in technology have demonstrated that technological revolution hasn't done much in altering the way of life and the belief of many people (Moran, 2014). With this in mind, I propose research on the differences in culture between Brazilians and Americans. This is because culture is social hence it is not an individual occurrence, it is a product of society, and it grows from social interaction. Culture is differentiable to us by comparison. Thus we should compare different cultures.

The Dark Knight, Watchmen and Pretty Deadly vol.1 use ‘a number of key stylistic features which tend to recur in […] [trauma] narratives [;]’ such as ‘ [I]ntertextuality repetition and a dispersed or fragmented narrative voice.’ These ‘literary techniques’ for Anne Whitehead ‘[….] mirror at a formal level[,] effects of trauma.’ Miller, Moore and DeConnick use ‘[c]omic panels’ as comic veteran Scott McCloud says, to ‘fracture both time and space, offering a jagged staccato rhythm of unconnected

The Brazilian family is a distinctive culture with a strong focus on values and family structure. In this paper we will discuss the geographical setting, birthing practices, the family structure and family functions and mate selection and marriage Practices of the Brazilian family. In addition, the paper will also emphasize the Brazilian families strengths.

As a filmmaker I am interested in exploring the idea of creating empathy for specific feelings among an audience. What are some ways in which film can express particular feelings? How specifically, does an actual creature, including elements of body horror help this? What justifies the use of black and white in creating the atmosphere of this particular feeling? These are some of the questions that arose in the production of “Grace”, a fictitious short film I produced and directed aimed at expressing a specific feeling of anxiety.

The concept of aesthetics describes what people of certain cultures tend to consider to be popular or in good taste (Wild & Wild, 2014). To this extent, despite being mostly unified by a single language, Brazil represents such a diverse culture that regional aesthetic variances could almost seem like they were different countries altogether (Castano, Goossens, Terlouw, and Vliet, n.d.). According to Encyclopedia Britannica, of all the cultures that make up the Brazilian way of life, the Portuguese culture is the dominant influence and provides the main language, religion, and many customs. Indigenous Indians and African influences are also apparent in some forms, especially in certain parts of the country.

The family structure determines where you derive from and provides a sense of who you are. The typical family structure is perceived as a father and a mother, two children, one boy and one girl, and a pet. The typical family description described above is still promoted and expected to be the “dream family.” Author Meyerhoff, “While the nuclear family with Dad, Mom, and offspring happily coexisting beneath one roof-remains the ideal, variations in family structure are plentiful and often successful” (Meyerhoff). Meaning that a lot of families are remarried spouses with prior children and more common in the last decade same sex marriages. So, do these nontraditional families have the same qualities? Personally, I would think so. After