Abstract
The aim of this thesis (by publication) is to critically examine the role of family in constructions of ethnicity and ties to homeland
among two cohorts of second generation Italian-Australians (post-war; post-1980s). It argues that the family has been taken for granted and under-theorised in migration studies. Applying an ethnographic approach drawing on anthropology, sociology and
psychology, it features family through the concepts of 'intimate culture', 'familial habitus', 'diaspora' and 'ethnic field '. It proposes
that the key symbol of the migrant family should be revalued as an important collectively held trope and distinguishing feature of
ltalianita for the Italian diaspora.
among two cohorts of second generation Italian-Australians (post-war; post-1980s). It argues that the family has been taken for granted and under-theorised in migration studies. Applying an ethnographic approach drawing on anthropology, sociology and
psychology, it features family through the concepts of 'intimate culture', 'familial habitus', 'diaspora' and 'ethnic field '. It proposes
that the key symbol of the migrant family should be revalued as an important collectively held trope and distinguishing feature of
ltalianita for the Italian diaspora.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 23 Aug 2017 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2017 |