Linguistics Colloquium: Talk by Dr. Marnie K. Watson

Caboclos, Cabocos, Caboquice, and Caboquês: A Sociolinguistic Look at Nostalgia and Authenticity in Urban Identity Markers in Manaus, Brazil

Among anthropologists working in the Brazilian Amazon, it was long established that the term ‘caboclo,’ historically used to refer to rural residents, was a slur best avoided. When I began my research in and around the city of Manaus, in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, I was surprised to find that ‘caboclo’ not only was commonly used by residents, but it was also often a badge of pride. In this talk, I discuss the complexities of the term, and how it became a popular regional local label indicating rural authenticity among urban dwellers in Manaus.  

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