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Cris: Lira

: Both books were finalists for the Jabuti Award , Brazil's most prestigious literary honor, in 2020.

2021 – Present Academic Professional and Portuguese Language Supervisor, Department of Romance Languages, * University of Georgia. Cris Lira | Romance Languages - UGA

: Analyzing how female characters are depicted in relation to violence and resistance. cris lira

Dr. Cris Lira is a distinguished Brazilian scholar, creative writer, and professor specializing in and women's rights. Currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia (UGA), her work bridge the gap between academic research and creative expression, particularly through the lens of gender and memory studies. Literary & Creative Work

: Her doctoral thesis explored women guerrillas in Brazilian and Argentine narratives during the military dictatorships of 1964–1985. : Both books were finalists for the Jabuti

: Examining the cultural impact of displacement and life abroad. Honors & Roles

: Selected for the inaugural fellowship at UGA to design active learning assignments. Literary & Creative Work : Her doctoral thesis

As a creative writer, Dr. Lira is a prominent voice in the (Women of Letters), a feminist literary movement. Her published works include:

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