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| Journal of Ethnic Studies | 1 |
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| Aversa, Alfred, Jr. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedAversa, Alfred, Jr. – Journal of Ethnic Studies, 1978
After a review of how Blacks went about constructing a new self-identity, an analysis of the Italian-American case reveals three motifs to be introduced as a potential frame of reference for identity building: the grandeur of Renaissance Italy; pastoralism; and the immigrant experience (family and work). (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Blacks, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Ethnic Groups
