The contraculture and peripheral literature relationship in groups of young people from brazilian favelas: possible dialogues

Abstract

T: Cultural groups of our suburbs carry positions which greatly resemble the canon recognizes as postmodern thought and the foundations of the counterculture (the pleasure principle, valuing attitudes and rebellion). Reflection on the counterculture movement in Brazil in the 60s and 70s and their reflections in contemporary society, particularly in relation to peripheral literature, is the object of this work, which will start with a reflection on some slum youth groups seeking reveal their identities without victimizing; on the contrary, are the protagonists of their life stories through the territorial claim their home communities. Considering the emergence of narratives from peripheral nuclei, and taking as an example of analysis Grupo Cultural Olodum, nonprofit and public utility, founded in 1979 and operates in the cultural and social scene of Salvador / Bahia, broadcasting artistic and technical knowledge and awakening in children and young people's sense of identity through the promotion of respect for cultural diversity and human uniqueness, this article aims to tighten the contemporary movements of counterculture as not only as