essay
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