Tag: Carnival
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Breaking Boundaries: Carnival as a Site of Transgression in Trinidad and Jamaica
Olivia Norbury explores the deeper meaning of liberation behind Carnival in the oppressed communities of Trinidad and Jamaica, including breaking free from traditional gender boundaries and other social norms.
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Beyond the Beads and Feathers: Unpacking the Subversive Potential of Carnival in the Atlantic World
Beyond the colour and conviviality, Carnivals have served as a means for participants to challenge oppression through performance. Angela Davis explores the history of this tradition and the sociocultural changes it has driven.
Retrospect Journal 