The Druze in the United States
The Druze in the United States
Author(s): Jihan FarhoudSubject(s): Cultural history, Ethnohistory, Recent History (1900 till today), Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
Published by: Centre of European Dialogue and Cultural Diplomacy
Keywords: Druze immigration; the United States; American Druze Foundation;
Summary/Abstract: The first immigrants arrived in the United States with the aim of becoming rich. In 1907, a group of Druze immigrants to the United States set up the first brotherhood organization under the name "Al-Bachorat al-Durzia". They intended to preserve their religion, culture and Druze identity. In 1947, the younger generation of the Druze immigrants took over the leadership and expanded the operations of the organization. Second- and third-generation Druze Americans are often assimilated into American youth culture.
Journal: Journal of Global Politics and Current Diplomacy
- Issue Year: 5/2017
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 5-8
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English
