essay

The social role identity of Italian-American women: an analysis and comparison of familial and religious expectations

family and community life of italian americansStaten Island, New York • Published In 1983 • Pages: 61-68

By: D'Andrea, Vaneeta-marie.

Abstract
This article focuses on the traditions of the Italian family and the Catholic church as they define women's roles and self-identity in America.'These definitions are then placed in the context of emigration experience and then followed by some tentative conclusions regarding the personal growth possibilities for Italian American women' (p. 62).
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Gender status
Household
General character of religion
Theological systems
Religious denominations
culture
Italian Americans
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Historian
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1991
Field Date
No date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
[by] Vaneeta-marie D'Andrea
Includes bibliography
LCSH
Italian Americans