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In the city of Natal in northeastern Brazil, several local women negotiate the terms of their intimate
relationships with foreign tourists, or gringos, in a situation often referred to as 'sex tourism.' These
women have different experiences, but they share a similar desire to 'escape' the social conditions
of their lives in Brazil. Based on original ethnographic research and presented in graphic form,
Gringo Love explores the hopes, dreams, and realities of these women against a backdrop of
deep social inequality and increasing state surveillance leading up to the 2014 World Cup and
2016 Olympic Games. It touches on important contemporary issues, including sexual economics,
transnational mobility, romantic imaginaries, gender representation, race and inequality, and visual
methods. The graphic story is accompanied by analysis and contextual discussion, which
encourage readers to engage with the narrative and expand their understanding of the broader
social issues therein. em em
In the city of Natal in northeastern Brazil, several local women negotiate the terms of their intimate
relationships with foreign tourists, or gringos, in a situation often referred to as 'sex tourism.' These
women have different experiences, but they share a similar desire to 'escape' the social conditions
of their lives in Brazil. Based on original ethnographic research and presented in graphic form,
Gringo Love explores the hopes, dreams, and realities of these women against a backdrop of
deep social inequality and increasing state surveillance leading up to the 2014 World Cup and
2016 Olympic Games. It touches on important contemporary issues, including sexual economics,
transnational mobility, romantic imaginaries, gender representation, race and inequality, and visual
methods. The graphic story is accompanied by analysis and contextual discussion, which
encourage readers to engage with the narrative and expand their understanding of the broader
social issues therein. em em