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Living in a Favela

Explore the reality of favelas in Brazil, areas marked by poverty and crime but also resilience and community spirit. Learn why favelas are hotbeds of creativity and how the wealthy often try to isolate themselves from these neighborhoods. Discover the challenges faced by residents and the innovative solutions they come up with to improve their lives. Dive into the complex dynamics of poverty, gangs, gun use, and drug dealing in favelas, and engage in a simulation activity to understand the political strategies needed for upliftment. Unveil the hidden truths behind the favela life and challenge your preconceptions about Brazil.

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Living in a Favela

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  1. Living in a Favela

  2. What are our pre conceptions of Brazil?

  3. What is a Favela? • Favela is a term commonly used in Brazil to describe areas such as shanty towns or slums. • The term favela comes from the Morro de Favela hillside in Rio de Janeiro, where freed slaves first established a community of squatters in the 1890s. • Favelas surround every major city in Brazil • Many people have no electricity or running water • They are often right next to wealthy neighbourhoods

  4. In Rio around 1 in3 people live in one of it’s 763 favelas

  5. Crime in the favelas is high

  6. Many of the favelas lack adequate provisions

  7. “The architecture of survival”…

  8. Some are better than others…

  9. Favelas surround EVERY MAJOR CITY in Brazil The wealthy use numerous “creative” techniques to avoid interacting with the poor / avoid favela areas Ex: Highrises, Helipads

  10. Armored Vehicles “Do it yourself armored car kits are one of the most common purchases of the Brazilian upper class Military vehicles modified for civilian use Dupont USA offers a large selection of civilian body armor and other personal protection gear Armored Vehicles

  11. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18518353

  12. For the activity, each row will represent a Brazilian political party. Each party must decide what they will do to try and improve life for people living in favelas. You may wish to consider:1. Poverty2. Gangs3. Gun Use4. Drug Dealing

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