Contrasts in ethnic family patterns: the Irish and the Italians

Examines the potential attenuation of traditional patterns of behavior that occurs when marriages unite partners of different ethnic backgrounds. Concentrates upon the particular case of marriages between Catholic Irish-American and Italian-American spouses to identify the conditions under which eit...

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Published in:Journal of comparative family studies 1990-07, Vol.21 (Summer 90), p.269-286
Main Authors: Vosburgh, M G, Juliani, R N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparison
Families
Irish American people
Italian American people
Patterns
Roman Catholics
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Summary:Examines the potential attenuation of traditional patterns of behavior that occurs when marriages unite partners of different ethnic backgrounds. Concentrates upon the particular case of marriages between Catholic Irish-American and Italian-American spouses to identify the conditions under which either of these 2 ethnic backgrounds would provide the more dominant cultural character. (PFB)
ISSN:0047-2328