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Proces konstrukce identity na příkladu Italů žijících v ČR
The process of construction of identity on the example of Italians living in the Czech Republic

Author(s): Michaela Kratochvílová
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Kulturní studia
Keywords: identity – construction;

Summary/Abstract: The study shall delineate identity construction process of foreigners on the example of Italianminority living in Czech Republic. First part is focused on theoretical summary of concepts ofidentity. Goal of the practical part is to introduce the ways of identity construction of Italiansin foreign countries and how they accept their own identity. Another subject of the thesis isgetting to know perception of position in the major society and relationship with theenvironment. Answers are divided into categories as family, language, relationship withmajority, religion, saint days, cuisine and discrimination.

  • Issue Year: 4/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 66-98
  • Page Count: 33
  • Language: Czech