Blame it on the bossa nova. For decades, the stereotypical Brazilian woman was the “tall and tan and young and lovely” inspiration for the international hit song, “The Girl from Ipanema.” Today’s garota de Ipanema, however, is more likely to be carving out a career than prowling the praia.
Brazil’s Women Shun the Private Sector
Blame it on the bossa nova. For decades, the stereotypical Brazilian woman was the “tall and tan and young and lovely” inspiration for the international hit song, “The Girl from Ipanema.” Today’s garota de Ipanema, however, is more likely to be carving out a career than prowling the praia. Brazil’s metamorphosis into the world’s sixth […]
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