Índole and other variations of the “nature” of rodeo bulls
The article examines the meanings of the índole of bulls in the Brazilian rodeo world, analyzing its dimensions and the discursive variations surrounding the “wild nature” of these animals. Initially, it discusses the distinction between oxen and bulls and the role of the drovers in transforming the...
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| Language: | Portuguese |
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Filosofia e Ciências Humanas
2026
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| Online Access: | https://econtents.sbu.unicamp.br/inpec/index.php/ruris/article/view/20074 |
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| Summary: | The article examines the meanings of the índole of bulls in the Brazilian rodeo world, analyzing its dimensions and the discursive variations surrounding the “wild nature” of these animals. Initially, it discusses the distinction between oxen and bulls and the role of the drovers in transforming these bovines into rodeo stars. It then addresses the commercial, affective, and political value of índole, exploring the connections between rodeo, agribusiness, and disputes over the recognition of cultural rights. Finally, it investigates different narratives about the “nature” of bulls, reflecting on tensions and hierarchies between humans and animals considered wild, their interdependencies, and possible forms of coexistence. |
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| ISSN: | 2317-1480 |
