Re: [TANGO-L] adios 1940

[Nina <nina @EARTHNET.NET>]

Tango is an experience, a psychological experience.  It gives a complete
and accurate reflection of the culture and gender-based  relationships
where it lives.

There is an incredible and brutal book by Richard Buus called 'Evolution of
Desire".   It gives many answers to these questions.

My very best regards,

Nina


At 11:38 AM 06/23/2002 -0700, you wrote:
>on June 22 Linda Allred wrote:
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>"...Americans think of themselves as so progressive &
>liberal, so where does this male-in-charge-hold over
>come from? makes no sense to me!"

And Sarah replied:

>Makes no sense to you? The answer is obvious:
>Milongas everywhere, to some degree, are modeled after
>the culture of Buenos Aires in general and retain mid
>20th century milonga ettiquette in particular. The
>"Golden Age of Tango" is the inspiration and that
>means the men are in charge.
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