Michelle A. Gonzalez
- Published in print:
- 2006
- Published Online:
- September 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780813029979
- eISBN:
- 9780813039343
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Florida
- DOI:
- 10.5744/florida/9780813029979.003.0006
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Latin American Studies
This chapter explores a Cuban-American ecclesiology informed by the faith expressions of this particular community. It explores the primacy and theological function of popular religion within ...
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This chapter explores a Cuban-American ecclesiology informed by the faith expressions of this particular community. It explores the primacy and theological function of popular religion within Latino/a theology and analyses Cuban and Cuban-American popular religious practices, emphasizing two particular expressions: devotion to Our Lady of Charity and to Saint Lazarus. It also describes the key features of a Cuban-American ecclesiology and discusses its contribution to the broader church.Less
This chapter explores a Cuban-American ecclesiology informed by the faith expressions of this particular community. It explores the primacy and theological function of popular religion within Latino/a theology and analyses Cuban and Cuban-American popular religious practices, emphasizing two particular expressions: devotion to Our Lady of Charity and to Saint Lazarus. It also describes the key features of a Cuban-American ecclesiology and discusses its contribution to the broader church.
Misha Klein
- Published in print:
- 2012
- Published Online:
- September 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780813039879
- eISBN:
- 9780813043784
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Florida
- DOI:
- 10.5744/florida/9780813039879.003.0004
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Latin American Studies
The fourth chapter addresses some of the obstacles to maintaining Jewish identity in the many ways that economic and social class intersect with ethnic identity and community practices. While, on the ...
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The fourth chapter addresses some of the obstacles to maintaining Jewish identity in the many ways that economic and social class intersect with ethnic identity and community practices. While, on the one hand, successful generations following immigration found themselves disproportionately occupying the middle to upper socio-economic ranks, this has also meant that the cost of maintaining a Jewish social life and religious life (schools, synagogues, neighborhoods, social institutions, material culture, keeping kosher, etc.) has become difficult if not unattainable for those Jews who are not so well off. One of the ironies of successful economic integration—and an indication of the extent of social integration—is that as subsequent generations have deepened their roots and participation in Brazilian society, they have also become more subject to the economic instabilities that affect the society as a whole. Jewish Brazilians have experienced an overall weakening of their economic position and reduction in resources, a situation they share with their compatriots, thereby solidifying their identification with Brazil.Less
The fourth chapter addresses some of the obstacles to maintaining Jewish identity in the many ways that economic and social class intersect with ethnic identity and community practices. While, on the one hand, successful generations following immigration found themselves disproportionately occupying the middle to upper socio-economic ranks, this has also meant that the cost of maintaining a Jewish social life and religious life (schools, synagogues, neighborhoods, social institutions, material culture, keeping kosher, etc.) has become difficult if not unattainable for those Jews who are not so well off. One of the ironies of successful economic integration—and an indication of the extent of social integration—is that as subsequent generations have deepened their roots and participation in Brazilian society, they have also become more subject to the economic instabilities that affect the society as a whole. Jewish Brazilians have experienced an overall weakening of their economic position and reduction in resources, a situation they share with their compatriots, thereby solidifying their identification with Brazil.
