Capoeira and security: the view from upside-down

Marriage, Zoe

Abstract

Through an account of capoeira, the Brazilian dance-fight-game, we uncover two simultaneous stories of security: first, the gradual monopolisation of violence by the state; second, a somatic, lyrical representation of a history of violence, oppression and liberation.

Citation

Marriage, Z. (2012). Capoeira and security: the view from upside-down. OpenDemocracy (London. Online),

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2012
• Deposit Date: Feb 1, 2012
• Electronic ISSN: 1476-5888
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: capoeira, security, global security, human security, Bimba, Pastinha, capoeira Regional, capoeira Angola, Poncianinho
• Publisher URL: http://www.opendemocracy.net/opensecurity/zoë-marriage/capoeira-and-security-view-from-upside-down