Afro-Brazilian Religious Suppression in 1920s and 1930s Rio de Janeiro

Title: Afro-Brazilian Religious Suppression in 1920s and 1930s Rio de Janeiro
Author: Brittney Teal-Cribbs
Faculty Advisor: John L. Rector
Date: 1/1/2012
Abstract: This paper shows how academics and the Brazilian government suppressed Afro-Brazilian religions in Rio de Janeiro in the 1930s. Both United States and French anthropologists had a role in developing attitudes toward Afro-Brazilian religions. They corresponded with race attitudes about whitening the Brazilian population. Whereas prominent United States anthropologists often evidenced negative attitudes toward these religions, the French presented a much more positive perspective. These new attitudes created an environment for greater tolerance to religions formerly persecuted.
Type: Text
Keywords: Brazil; African; Religion; Rio de Janeiro; suppression
Language: eng
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Department: History
Identifier: his/11
Bibliographic Citation: Teal-Cribbs, Brittney L. "Afro-Brazilian Religious Suppression in 1920s and 1930s Rio de Janeiro." Department of History Capstone paper, Western Oregon University, 2012.