O “O tapete voador”, de Cristiane Sobral: o mérito ou as raízes?

Abstract

This article proposes the investigation of the identity constructions of sobralianas[1] protagonists from the analysis of categories such as intersectionality. In this sense, Cristiane Sobral is understood as a knowledge producer based on escrevivências[2] since her characters present a social context marked by oppression and also by resistance. The purpose of this article is to discuss the process of constructing black female identities in the short story “The flying carpet”, by Cristiane Sobral. For this purpose, the notions established by black feminism are considered: Ribeiro (2017), Collins (2015), Creenshaw (2002), Carneiro (2011), Evaristo (2005; 2009), Gonzalez (1979). In addition, it is possible to verify the epistemologies grounded by Serafina Machado in two dimensions: essay (2012) and fiction (2008). With regard to the results, the protagonist's social empowerment and the resistance shown in the face of racism present at the professional level stand out.

[1]Noun adjective used to refer to Cristane Sobral’s work

[2]Neologism coined from the Portuguese words ‘escrever’ (to write) and ‘vivência’ (personal experience acquired during one’s life), implying to write according to one’s personal life, that is, from one’s social, racial, and gender perspective.