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In the city of Natal in northeastern Brazil, several local women
negotiate the terms of their intimate relationships with foreign
tourists, or gringos, in a situation often referred to as "sex
tourism." These women have different experiences, but they share a
similar desire to "escape" the social conditions of their lives in
Brazil. Based on original ethnographic research and presented in
graphic form, Gringo Love explores the hopes, dreams, and realities
of these women against a backdrop of deep social inequality and
increasing state surveillance leading up to the 2014 World Cup and
2016 Olympic Games. It touches on important contemporary issues,
including sexual economics, transnational mobility, romantic
imaginaries, gender representation, race and inequality, and visual
methods. The graphic story is accompanied by analysis and
contextual discussion, which encourage readers to engage with the
narrative and expand their understanding of the broader social
issues therein.
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