book chapter

Moral familism: Italian-Americans and Società

new explorations in italian american studies: proceedings of the 25th annual conference of the american italian historical association, washington, d.c., november 12-14, 1992Washington, D.C. • Published In 1992 • Pages: 209-226

By: Salamone, Frank A..

Abstract
This paper is a critique of Banfield's famous theory, 'amoral familism,' regarding Italian family behavior and the limitations it imposed on the development of civil society and a modern economy. According to Salamone, Rochester's Italian-Americans displayed a gregariousnous and organizational ability that produced a variety of extrafamilial associations. These associations helped immigrants to advance financial, cultural, and business goals. In 1935 there were 40 organizations united under the Italian Civic League. Cultural clubs worked to combat negative stereotyping in the media, by sponsoring lectures and cultural events that showed off the positive aspects of Italian culture. The Italian Civil Rights League was formed in response to the power politics of the 1960s and 1970s.
Subjects
Ethnic stratification
Sodalities
Ethnic stratification
Political movements
culture
Italian Americans
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 1999
Field Date
Not Specified
Coverage Date
1865-1985
Coverage Place
Rochester, N.Y., United States
Notes
Frank A. Salamone
Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-226)
LCCN
94032166
LCSH
Italian Americans