Abstract:Brazilian favelas have been referred to as the most studied urban margins in the world. Noteworthy "favela studies" describe a porous urban entity that contests official definitions and popular prejudice. However, research about the favela consistently omits the work of local scholars and reflects an academic model akin to intellectual extraction. This article explores the potentials to center the favela through a critical reflection on the author's long-term research carried out in the presence of university-… Show more
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