book chapter

The Italian Americans: cultural traits and socio-economic achievements

new explorations in italian american studies: proceedings of the 25th annual conference of the american italian historical association, washington, d.c., november 12-14, 1992 • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1992 • Pages: 227-234

By: Gesualdi, Louis J..

Abstract
From the 1950s to 1990 researchers have tended to characterize the behavior of Italian Americans (and other ethnics in the United States) as being principally the outcome of enduring norms, values, and attitudes brought to the United States from the ethnic country of origin. This explanation is known as the cultural trait approach. This paper critiques this approach "…by reviewing and discussing some of the research on the educational and occupational achievements of Italian Americans. It examines the cultural traits of the family and the social and economic situation in explaining the group's achievements" (p. 227).
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Ethos
Norms
Education system
culture
Italian Americans
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Sociologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 1999
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
Louis J. Gesualdi
Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-234)
LCCN
94032166
LCSH
Italian Americans