Cassandra Rios e a lésbica genuína em Eu sou uma lésbica (1980)
In this article, I analyze the novel, Eu sou uma lésbica (1980), by Brazilian author Cassandra Rios (1932-2002). I examine how Rios's text discusses the lesbianism and sexuality of Flávia, the protagonist of the novel, as well as the sexual and love relationship that the seven-year-old Flávia h...
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| description | In this article, I analyze the novel, Eu sou uma lésbica (1980), by Brazilian author Cassandra Rios (1932-2002). I examine how Rios's text discusses the lesbianism and sexuality of Flávia, the protagonist of the novel, as well as the sexual and love relationship that the seven-year-old Flávia has with an adult woman. The work of authors such as Judith Butler, Marilyn R. Farwell, Teresa De Lauretis, Adrianne Rich, Gayle Rubin, and Jeffrey Weeks informs my theoretical framework. I propose that the novel presents Flávia's sexuality as natural and genuine in order to challenge traditional discourses surrounding lesbianism and children’s sexuality. While the representation of lesbian sexuality in children is transgressive and empowering, as it establishes same-sex desire among women as natural and dating back to infancy, I contend however that the novel’s treatment of adult lesbian sexuality perpetuates traditional corporal, racial, and class hierarchies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ec6770377d6c44f58c52ea9472c2dfd22022-12-21T19:54:20ZengAmerican Portuguese Studies Association (APSA)Journal of Lusophone Studies2469-48002019-06-014110.21471/jls.v4i1.306236Cassandra Rios e a lésbica genuína em Eu sou uma lésbica (1980)Carolina Castellanos Gonella0Dickinson CollegeIn this article, I analyze the novel, Eu sou uma lésbica (1980), by Brazilian author Cassandra Rios (1932-2002). I examine how Rios's text discusses the lesbianism and sexuality of Flávia, the protagonist of the novel, as well as the sexual and love relationship that the seven-year-old Flávia has with an adult woman. The work of authors such as Judith Butler, Marilyn R. Farwell, Teresa De Lauretis, Adrianne Rich, Gayle Rubin, and Jeffrey Weeks informs my theoretical framework. I propose that the novel presents Flávia's sexuality as natural and genuine in order to challenge traditional discourses surrounding lesbianism and children’s sexuality. While the representation of lesbian sexuality in children is transgressive and empowering, as it establishes same-sex desire among women as natural and dating back to infancy, I contend however that the novel’s treatment of adult lesbian sexuality perpetuates traditional corporal, racial, and class hierarchies.https://jls.apsa.us/index.php/jls/article/view/306Brazillesbianismchildren’s sexualitylesbian literature |
| spellingShingle | Carolina Castellanos Gonella Cassandra Rios e a lésbica genuína em Eu sou uma lésbica (1980) Journal of Lusophone Studies Brazil lesbianism children’s sexuality lesbian literature |
| title | Cassandra Rios e a lésbica genuína em Eu sou uma lésbica (1980) |
| title_full | Cassandra Rios e a lésbica genuína em Eu sou uma lésbica (1980) |
| title_fullStr | Cassandra Rios e a lésbica genuína em Eu sou uma lésbica (1980) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cassandra Rios e a lésbica genuína em Eu sou uma lésbica (1980) |
| title_short | Cassandra Rios e a lésbica genuína em Eu sou uma lésbica (1980) |
| title_sort | cassandra rios e a lesbica genuina em eu sou uma lesbica 1980 |
| topic | Brazil lesbianism children’s sexuality lesbian literature |
| url | https://jls.apsa.us/index.php/jls/article/view/306 |
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