O corpo como espaço de poder

instituição da corporalidade paranaense e identidade regional no início do século XX

Abstract

This paper aims a discussion about the construction of a determined paranaense identity based in the body constitution. The main focus is to understand how the body strengthening appears in the work: “O Homem Forte”, from the paranaense writer Domingos Nascimento, published in 1905, as an key element for the protection of the Parana territory. For this, some of the Nascimento ?s ideas are analyzed, for example, the use of physical activities by the most part of the population as a contribution in the creation of physically prepared, disciplined, orderly and balanced citizens. The author ?s intention was that everybody could considerate themselves paranaenses trough a cooperation feeling in which their individual bodies could work for the reinforce of the state body.