Soins; la revue de référence infirmière
2011, Pages 38-40

[Body and space in young people from migrant families]. [Corps et espace chez les jeunes de familles migrantes.] (Article)

Moro M.R.*
  • a Université Paris-Descartes.

Abstract

Adolescents generally use their body as an object of communication and cultural production. Young migrant girls mark their bodies to express a loss of meaning and direction. Tattoos, piercings and veils have a meaning which is different to that perceived by society.

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Index Keywords

female Transients and Migrants art Human Body Personal Space Article group dynamics human Humans migration Adolescent
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ISSN: 00380814
Original Language: French