Reclamation of Slovenian identity by the descendants of Slovenian immigrants in the USA and Canada in the context of the global trend of individualization [Vračanje Potomcev Slovenskih Izseljencev V Zda In Kanadi K Slovenski Identiteti V Kontekstu Globalnega Trenda Individualizacije]

Dve Domovini
Volume 2016, Issue 44, 2016, Pages 153-166

Reclamation of Slovenian identity by the descendants of Slovenian immigrants in the USA and Canada in the context of the global trend of individualization [Vračanje Potomcev Slovenskih Izseljencev V Zda In Kanadi K Slovenski Identiteti V Kontekstu Globalnega Trenda Individualizacije] (Article)

Valentinčič D.*

^a Fakulteta za uporabne družbene študije, Gregorčičeva, Nova Gorica, SI-5000, Slovenia

Abstract

In this article the author presents a phenomenon of individuals of Slovenian descent living in the United States and Canada, whose ethnic identity and connection with Slovenian ethnic community were either lost early in their lives, or were not even passed down to them by their ancestors, but were later (re)discovered. Life stories of individuals have been put into the context of the global trend of individualization and applied to this local case. The author examines what has motivated them to trace their roots, what this means to them today and how the discovery of Slovenian identity is reflected in their lives. © ZRC SAZU, Inštitut za slovensko izseljenstvo in migracije.

Author Keywords

Search of roots Slovenian descendants Global trends Individualization Ethnic identity

Index Keywords

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Link
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ISSN: 03536777

Cited by: 3

Original Language: English