Contracultura

The book explores the dynamic cultural landscape of Brazil during the authoritarian military regime of the sixties and seventies, highlighting the contracultura movement. It examines how urban, middle-class Brazilians, influenced by global counterculture, navigated and transformed societal norms around race, gender, sexuality, and citizenship despite oppressive political conditions. Christopher Dunn reveals the resilience and creativity of cultural production that emerged in response to the regime's hardline policies, showcasing a rich tapestry of social change.