Bitita’s Diary: The Autobiography of Carolina Maria de Jesus (Latin American Realities)

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Imprint: Routledge (Nov 06, 1997)
Nonfiction, Hardcover, 180 pages
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780765602114

    Description of Bitita’s Diary: The Autobiography of Carolina Maria de Jesus (Latin American Realities)


    Carolina Maria de Jesus (1914-1977), nicknamed Bitita, was a destitute black Brazilian woman born in the rural interior who migrated to the industrial city of Sao Paulo. This is her autobiography, which includes details about her experiences of race relations and sexual intimidation.
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