Ma Io Sono Brasiliano! An Ethnographic Study of the Ethnicity and the Vernacular Expressive Culture of the Italian Immigrants in the City of Sao Paulo, Brazil (Folk Dance; Music)

The purpose of this study was: (1) to describe the present ethnic situation of the Italian immigrants who participate in some type of voluntary ethnic association in the city of S ao Paulo, Brazil; and (2) to analyze the expressive culture used in the manifestation of their Italianita, the Italian ethnic identity. The basic methodology used was an ethnographic study carried on during the months of October of 1985 to February of 1986, consisting of interviews, life-histories, questionnaires, and participant-observations of the events held by the Italian community. In addition, an extensive review of literature covered the historical context of immigration in Brazil.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Physical Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Morato, Maria-Eugenia Brighenti

• Anthropology, Cultural

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8721720

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/72627