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A Alteridade
Often used in academic and philosophical contexts to describe otherness. It is essential in ethnography to discuss how different cultures perceive each other. It is more formal than diferença.
Examples in context
O exercício da alteridade é fundamental para a antropologia.
The exercise of alterity is fundamental to anthropology.
A literatura contemporânea busca dar voz à alteridade marginalizada.
Contemporary literature seeks to give voice to marginalized alterity.
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