Bodies on the front lines: performance, gender, and sexuality in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The book "Bodies on the front lines: performance, gender, and sexuality in Latin America and the Caribbean" edited by Brenda Werth and Katherine Zien explores the intersection of culture, performance, gender, and sexuality in Latin America and the Caribbean. The book highlights various forms of activism and social movements in the region, including street theater, installation art, hashtags, and artistic performances. The contributors, who are primarily North American academics, provide diverse perspectives on Latin America, although there is limited representation from Brazil. The book also touches on the pervasive violence in the region and the role of performances in challenging societal norms. [Extracted from the article]