Oxum e Narciso - A marginalidade do auto-afeto de pessoas pretas e/ou LGBTQ+

Authors

  • Vitor Luiz Medeiros de Souza Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Keywords:

Self-esteem, Narcissism, Oxum, Reflection, Black Beauty

Abstract

The text reflects on the connection between Black beauty and the mythological figure of Narcissus, contrasting it with Oxum, the Yoruban goddess of fresh waters and affection. The author shares personal experiences of estrangement from his reflection, questioning why Black self-esteem is often associated with narcissism rather than the positive force of Oxum. The narrative explores how European colonialism distorted symbols of beauty and self-esteem, stigmatizing self-love among Black individuals and conditioning them to reject their own image.

Author Biography

Vitor Luiz Medeiros de Souza, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Vitor Luiz Medeiros de Souza é bacharel em Museologia pela UFMG, membro da Museologia Kilombola, participa do Núcleo de Pesquisa em Raças - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais e do Núcleo de Pesquisa em Raça, Gênero e Performance - NUPERGEPE e atua no Coletivo Erês Coletivo Corporeidade.

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Published

2022-04-15

How to Cite

Souza, V. L. M. de. (2022). Oxum e Narciso - A marginalidade do auto-afeto de pessoas pretas e/ou LGBTQ+. Revista Memória LGBT, 7(01), 8–14. Retrieved from https://www.revista.memoriaslgbt.com/index.php/ojs/article/view/67

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 01 (2022): Memória LGBTQIA+ Resistência

Section

Artigos Livres

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