Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Major/Program
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
First Advisor's Name
Alex Stepick
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Patricia L. Price
Third Advisor's Name
Carlos M. Alvarez
Date of Defense
3-24-2003
Abstract
Immigrant youth are the fastest growing component of the U.S. population and Mexicans are the largest immigrant group in the U.S. The manner in which they integrate into U.S. society and the ways that they become civically engaged, will greatly determine the nature of civil society in the United States over the next few decades. Moreover, religion is increasingly recognized as an important factor in immigrant adaptation. Based upon fieldwork of participant observation and interviews in Homestead, Florida, this thesis examined the relationship among Mexican youths' identity, religion and civic engagement. I found that if these youths are active in religious practices they will be more likely to identify themselves as part of the dominant group, in this case American society. Religious groups are powerful tools that can help these youth reach the greater community.
Identifier
FI14050404
Recommended Citation
Baez, Noemi, "Religion & ethnic identity among Mexican youths in Homestead, Florida" (2003). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1365.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1365
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