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    The Construction of Brazilian Identity in the Context of the United States
    (2008) COSTA, Denise
    This research paper examines how some Brazilians in New York see themselves in racial and ethnic terms, specially regarding the label Latino/Hispanic. Three Brazilians who live in New York City participated in this research. Through the discourse analysis of their interviews, the ways in which their identity is negotiated and constructed in the United States are revealed. The Portuguese language, which is seen as a strong mark of identity for Brazilians, and the lack of a clear definition of Latino and Hispanic, among other concerns, have a strong influence on how Brazilians define themselves ethnically. The lack of a specific ethnic category may have a negative impact on Brazilians since it reinforces their invisibility as a community in the context of the US. This research paper may be considered as a first step towards a better understanding the complexity of the construction of Brazilian identity in the United States.