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A sociodemographic analysis of Italian Americans and the twilight of ethnicity

their languages, literature, and lives: proceedings of the 20th annual conference of the american italian historical association, chicago, illinois, november 11-13, 1987 • Staten Island, New York • Published In 1990 • Pages: 191-199

By: Cavaioli, Frank J..

Abstract

This is a study of how ethnicity is used by the more assimilated second- and third-generation Italian-Americans, who are more secure in their ethnicity and for whom ethnicity is self-ascribed. Cavaioli begins his paper with a sociodemographic analysis of the 1980 census and other surveys, which show the size, distribution, and concentration of the Italian-American population; educational attainment, family income, occupational profile, and marriage patterns. The second part of the article discusses the political behavior of Italian-Americans through their involvement in committees, associations, and organizations. These local and national groups have facilitated assimilation and promoted Italian-American interests. For Cavaioli, the 1966 formation of the American-Italian Historical Association was the apex of the process to gain respect for, and legitimacy and protection of, Italian-American interests in a democratic society.

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

North America

Sub Region

Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Historian

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ;1999

Field Date

not specified

Coverage Date

1965-1984

Coverage Place

United States

Notes

Frank J. Cavaioli

Includes bibliographical references (p.199)

LCCN

90083301

LCSH

Italian Americans