Feminism in Traditional Communities: The Case of Women in Capoeira Angola
摘要
This chapter examines capoeira as an integral component of diasporic cultural knowledge, a form of political resistance employed by Africans in Brazil. It posits capoeira as a field of study receptive to novel research that illuminates the diverse narratives contributing to its significance in the historical existence of these communities and their descendants. In response to emerging narratives and epistemic disagreements, I propose that we continue to advocate for post- and decolonial studies. These studies underscore the processes shaping the existence of a transnational community, which remains open to new narratives and evidence, demonstrating an even heightened interest in it, albeit guided by principles of freedom. By emphasizing the presence of women within this evolving capoeira milieu, I intend to explore the ginga as a metalanguage that, when appropriated by women, can elucidate their comprehension of angoleiro feminism.