XVII Congress of the Brazilian Studies Association

Session Submission Summary

The Politics of Survival: Black Women Social Welfare Beneficiaries in Brazil and the United States

Fri, April 5, 2:00 to 3:45pm, Aztec Student Union, Union 2 – Metztli

Session Submission Type: Complete Panel

Abstract

Mitchell-Walthour will discuss the experiences of Afro-Brazilian women Bolsa Familia beneficiaries and the impact of intersectional identities on poor Black women's political opinions. The other panelists will respond to themes in her book including Black feminism and political behavior.

Sub Unit

Individual Presentations

Chair

Session Organizer