Inside ethnic families : three generations of Portuguese-Canadians / Edite Noivo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Noivo, Edite, 1951-

Series:

McGill-Queen's studies in ethnic history. Series two.

McGill-Queen's studies in ethnic history. Series two

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Portuguese--Canada--History.

Portuguese.

Canada--Ethnic relations.

Canada.

Physical Description:

164 p. ; 24 cm.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, 1997.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Noivo examines how the intersection of migration and family projects affect kin ties, analyses the multiple burdens generated by migration, class, gender, generation, and minority status, and discusses the interplay between family and economic life. Although forced to cope with marital and intergenerational tensions and conflicts, these families demonstrate impressive coping mechanisms, ingenious economic strategies, and psychopolitics aimed at family survival and individual and collective welfare. Giving voice to an "invisible" cultural minority, Inside Ethnic Families exposes the pains and pleasures, struggles and achievements displayed by these immigrant, working-class families.

Contents:

Front Matter

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Family Life-Worlds and Social Injuries

A Generational Profile of Portuguese-Canadians

Family Life: Before and After Migration

The Politics of Marriage and Parenthood

The Marital Odyssey

Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-85462-3

9786612854620

0-7735-6672-4

OCLC:

732600870