Woman power, development and the Brazilian novela
Telenovelas are known to show women who endure great romantic heartache but they also show the power and glamour of these ladies. Generally, female characters on these programs are shown to have exciting jobs, small families and the opportunity to blaze their own paths. Based on the research of the Inter-American Development Bank and Florida State University it looks like the popularity of the telenovela female characters has left a large impression on women viewers