Gringo Love

Stories of Sex Tourism in Brazil

Marie-Eve Carrier-Moisan, William Flynn, Debora Santos

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English

University of Toronto Press
25 July 2020

Gender studies: women; Hispanic & Latino studies; Social & cultural anthropology

Series: ethnoGRAPHIC

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.

By: Marie-Eve Carrier-Moisan
Illustrated by: Debora Santos
Adapted by: William Flynn
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781487594527
ISBN 10: 1487594526
Series: ethnoGRAPHIC
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 25 July 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marie-Eve Carrier-Moisan is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University. William Flynn is an instructor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University. Débora Santos is a freelance illustrator based in Brazil.

Reviews for Gringo Love: Stories of Sex Tourism in Brazil

This graphic novel is a much needed addition to libraries. There are a lot of books out there that vilify people in this industry, and it is important for people to view this subject from another point of view. -- 2020 VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award Committee Gringo Love boldly does something less common in anthropology: it uses an experimental visual medium and a collaborative process based on generously shared time and stories to tell a reality-based tale that complicates and broadens the space in which a politicized and controversial practice can be understood. By visualizing those often made invisible in the mainstream discourse of sex tourism, Carrier-Moisan and her collaborators bring us into lives on the ground. -- Colin Willox, Maynooth University * <em>Visual Anthropology Review</em> *