https://repositorio.ufba.br/handle/ri/1169 2026-05-03T19:06:20Z https://repositorio.ufba.br/handle/ri/44316 Título: Terreiros do Riso: alegria como fundamento ético em manifestações afro-brasileiras Autor(es): Araujo, Vanessa Rosa de Primeiro Orientador: Nakagawa, Regiane Miranda de Oliveira Abstract: This dissertation investigates the constitution of Black Comicality within the Brazilian context, framing it as a constellation of scenic, political, affective, and spiritual performances emerging from the historical, social, and aesthetic experiences of Black populations. From an Afro-referenced perspective, the research demonstrates that Black Comicality transcends mere humorous language grounded in Eurocentric laughter; instead, it constitutes a field of knowledge articulating memory, ancestry, corporeality, and resistance. The investigation is anchored in the philosophy of ancestrality, NagôYoruba epistemologies, and the contributions of Black thinkers, masters, and artists. It further analyzes the author’s own comical figure, Glória, in dialogue with Mateus from Cavalo Marinho and Reisado Congo traditions, as well as the knowledge embedded in Afro-Brazilian cultural expressions and Indigenous epistemologies. Methodologically, the study is organized around escrevivências, drawing from field observations, records of festivities, and interviews with artists deeply connected to Black cultures and practices of joy. The research examines how gestures, chants, laughter, masks, and collective narratives configure specific modes of producing social critique and challenging stereotypes. By mapping these elements, the study demonstrates that Terreiros do Riso operate through joy as an ethical grounding, activating communal memories and affirming an ethics of non-forgetting. Additionally, this research introduces the term Artist of Laughter to designate practitioners whose work is rooted in the principles of Black Comicality. The dissertation concludes that Black Comicality establishes an aesthetic-political field that reaffirms the creative power of Black populations and their sovereign ways of shaping the world. Editora / Evento / Instituição: Universidade Federal da Bahia Tipo: Dissertação 2025-12-04T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufba.br/handle/ri/44084 Título: O giro nos dados: jornalismo digital investigativo, ciberativismo e decolonialidade Autor(es): Souza, Edson Rodrigues de Primeiro Orientador: Cidreira, Renata Pitombo Abstract: This research analyzes, from a critical and decolonial perspective, the role of digital investigative journalism in the construction of a radical and participatory democracy in South America, with broader implications for the entire Global South. It is based on the understanding that colonization imposed institutional and epistemological models on invaded countries that were alien to their own realities. However, the advancement of digital technologies enables the emergence of tools and institutions capable of confronting this colonial legacy, fostering new possibilities for civic oversight of the state, led by activist collectives and independent media outlets. Throughout the study, it is argued that the classical tension between regulation and emancipation can be redefined within the context of the networked society. Regulation, traditionally monopolized by the state, also becomes an instrument exercised by civil society, expanding mechanisms for monitoring public administration and reinforcing democratic practices. To support its arguments, the research analyzes the production of the Centro de Jornalismo Investigativo Agência Pública, founded in 2011 in Brazil by women journalists. This non-profit organization employs methodologies based on open data, in-depth investigations, and the collaborative dissemination of content through Creative Commons licenses. Its model broadens the reach and impact of investigative reporting, strengthening collaborative networks and fostering accountability practices. The study concludes that, by critically appropriating contemporary technologies, countries of the Global South can promote a decolonial turn, grounded in the valorization of their historical and cultural specificities, forging a transparent state that is responsive to popular demands. In this context, digital investigative journalism emerges as a fundamental instrument of public mediation, enhancing citizen participation and contributing to the formation of a decolonial state committed to expanding radical and participatory democracy. Editora / Evento / Instituição: Universidade Federal da Bahia Tipo: Tese 2025-07-10T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufba.br/handle/ri/43893 Título: A influência da cultura digital na formação identitária de jovens agricultores familiares do Recôncavo da Bahia Autor(es): Alves, Maria Alice Gomes Primeiro Orientador: Fonseca, Paulo de Freitas Castro Abstract: This research investigates how digital culture on Instagram influences the identity of young family farmers in the Recôncavo of Bahia region. The theories and concepts discussed in the study explore the intersection between identity, digital culture, and young family farmers, highlighting how identity formation processes are influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors. The research also addresses how new technologies and digital platforms are redefining identity dynamics among young farmers. Conducted with young people aged 20 to 29 from the Identity Territory of Recôncavo of Bahia, the research identified active profiles on Instagram, mapping and categorizing the identities represented. The interviews revealed that young people often hide their farmer identity, prioritizing "instagrammable" activities such as leisure, academic life, and urban-related activities. The initial hypothesis was that digital cultures with an urban bias would contribute to a negative perception of family farming. The research reveals fragmented identities, shaped by field experiences and digital influences. Despite the importance of family farming, many young people feel uncomfortable exposing this identity on Instagram. Editora / Evento / Instituição: Universidade Federal da Bahia Tipo: Dissertação 2025-11-24T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufba.br/handle/ri/43883 Título: Marca lugar lusófona e sustentabilidade: o caso Açores Autor(es): Miranda, Mariana Pinto Primeiro Orientador: Sampaio, Adriano de Oliveira Abstract: This dissertation analyzes the construction of the Azores’ place branding through the lenses of Lusophony and sustainability, within the broader context of the Atlantic islands of Macaronesia. Based on an interdisciplinary approach, it articulates the concepts of cultural identity, place branding, tourism, and sustainable development, considering the historical, geographical, and social specificities of the Azorean archipelago. The study investigates how discourses about Azorean identity are constructed, projected, and appropriated, particularly through contemporary place branding strategies. The methodology combined documentary research, interviews with local actors, participant observation and content analysis using ATLAS.ti software. The results show that, although the Azores' image is strongly anchored in attributes of nature and tranquility, challenges related to economic, cultural, and environmental sustainability also emerge. It concludes that the Azores brand, by articulating tradition, innovation, and socio-environmental responsibility, becomes strategic both for affirming regional identity and for enhancing its competitive position in global scenarios. This work contributes to the debate on territorial branding in insular, Lusophone, and peripheral contexts, proposing reflections on more inclusive and sustainable practices of territorial communication. Editora / Evento / Instituição: Universidade Federal da Bahia Tipo: Tese 0009-09-08T00:00:00Z