book chapter

Current patterns of socialization and adaptation in an Italian American community

melting pot and beyond: italian americans in the year 2000: proceedings of the xviii annual conference of the american italian historical association held at the biltmore plaza hotel, providence, rhode island, november 7-9, 1985 • Staten Island, New York • Published In 1987 • Pages: 273-284

By: Chiacchio, Concetta A. Maglione.

Abstract

Hewittown, New Jersey is the focus of Chiacchio's research reported in this article. The study attempts "to understand the current socialization pattern of the Italian-American third and fourth generation, and to ascertain how Hewittowners adapt to their environment, this research investigates the transformation of socialization and the process of intergenerational continuity. The people's folk system is examined to determine how Hewittowners perceive and interpret the social relationship in which they are involved" (pp. 273-274). Topics discussed in this paper are Chiacchio's methodology, ethnicity, and group orientation.

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

North America

Sub Region

Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures

Document Type

book chapter

Evaluation

Creator Type

Unknown

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 1999

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

ca. 1900-1980

Coverage Place

Hewittown, N.J., United States

Notes

Concetta A. Maglione Chiacchio

Includes bibliographical references (p. 282-284)

LCCN

87022170

LCSH

Italian Americans