Dados é uma das principais e mais longevas publicações nas ciências sociais no Brasil. Criada em 1966, divulga trabalhos inéditos e inovadores, oriundos de pesquisa acadêmica, de autores brasileiros e estrangeiros. Editada pelo IESP-UERJ, é seu objetivo conciliar o rigor científico e a excelência acadêmica com ênfase no debate público a partir da análise de questões substantivas da sociedade e da política.
Dados vol. 24 n. 3 Rio de Janeiro 1981
Resumo
This article examines a specific aspect of the "African language" spoken by the black community of Cafundó in the State of São Paulo. By focussing on concepts of sickness and death, as expressed- in this language( the authors aim to show how the community of Cafundó expresses simultaneously two identities: that of ''peasants" and that of "Africans." Although the Kimbundu origins of the words of this language are confirmed, the emphasis of the argument is that their significance as "African" words is given by the social situation in which they are used in speech. In speaking their African language, the people of Cafundó perform a ritual act which establishes them as "Africans", thus enhancing their status as poor black peasants. The language is thus analyzed in the context of its use both within and without the community.
Mafambura e Caxapura: na Encruzilhada da Identidade
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