Jokana, culture, tradition and identity

Jokana means women in patxohã. Patxohã is a Brazilian indigenous language spoken by the pataxó people, mostly living in the extreme south of Bahia. The language is still alive in the community, taught at local schools, and mixed with Portuguese in daily life. Much is discussed around the importance...

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Main Author: Marcia Camargo
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Language:English
Published: Brazilian Research and Studies Blog 2023-03-01
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Online Access:https://bras-center.com/jokana-culture-tradition-and-identity/
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description Jokana means women in patxohã. Patxohã is a Brazilian indigenous language spoken by the pataxó people, mostly living in the extreme south of Bahia. The language is still alive in the community, taught at local schools, and mixed with Portuguese in daily life. Much is discussed around the importance of the role of women in society nowadays, around the world. And, if these women were seen as potency and as divine beings.
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spelling doaj.art-933597538b814300aad2125582a267a82024-02-22T11:48:44ZengBrazilian Research and Studies BlogBRaS Blog2701-49242023-03-0117932Jokana, culture, tradition and identityMarcia CamargoJokana means women in patxohã. Patxohã is a Brazilian indigenous language spoken by the pataxó people, mostly living in the extreme south of Bahia. The language is still alive in the community, taught at local schools, and mixed with Portuguese in daily life. Much is discussed around the importance of the role of women in society nowadays, around the world. And, if these women were seen as potency and as divine beings.https://bras-center.com/jokana-culture-tradition-and-identity/editor-pickresearch notes
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