Migrants and Religion: Paths, Issues, and Lenses

Zanfrini, Laura

doi:10.1163/9789004429604

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“…On the one hand, one can observe a noticeable level in parishes' commitments towards immigrants and their practices of social inclusion, and on the other hand, simultaneous strains to cultural diversity within ecclesial organizations and their lack of interest in grass-roots and formal political initiatives on migration issues. Starting from a necessary interdisciplinary social perspective on the subject [48] also related to democratic values [49], it seems suitable to further focus on these ambivalent aspects emerging in the analyzed Catholic parishes, especially one related to cultural diversity. Beyond the valuable solidarity approach toward immigrants and refugees nurtured by Catholic parishes, less evident patterns reveal their challenges in addressing-or more ambitiously "embracing"-the multicultural dimensions that are reshaping Italian society.…”

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Catholic Parishes and Immigrants in Italy: Insights from the Congregations Study in Three Italian Cities

Guglielmi,

Breskaya,

Sbalchiero

2024

Societies

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As shown by sociological studies, the Catholic Church in Italy is very active in conducting advocacy and providing political representation to immigrants. It is also highly effective in carrying out services for immigrants, as well as fairly receptive to sharing places of worship with them. However, these sociological observations have been mainly conducted at the national level rather than by exploring the life of parishes through an empirical lens. This article aims, by applying the congregations study methodology, to fill this gap by detecting faith communities as the basic social units of religious life at the city/country level. In doing that, we discuss quantitative data collected in 377 Catholic parishes in the cities of Bologna, Milan, and Brescia. The findings suggest that Catholic parishes: (i) illustrate a low proportion of immigrants in their communities; (ii) show high activity in providing services for immigrants; (iii) are not politically engaged in advocacy for foreign persons at the local level; and (iv) similarly position themselves as politically conservative and liberal while expressing commitments to immigrants. This study confirms the sociological argument regarding the solidarity approach of the Catholic Church in Italy toward immigrants, while highlighting some ambivalent aspects related to cultural diversity and grass-roots political engagement within parishes’ life.

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Catholic Parishes and Immigrants in Italy: Insights from the Congregations Study in Three Italian Cities

Guglielmi,

Breskaya,

Sbalchiero

2024

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“…Finally, adolescents from generation 1.25 who participated in the project look primarily for meaning rather than for a rational strategy in their quest for success. They await better times, following a sociocultural-almost spiritual-logic of action capable of foreseeing possibilities, of positive prophecies; from this perspective, they are able to imagine and trust that everyone can become whoever they want, even if they start from a disadvantaged background (Zanfrini 2020). This providential vision, however, puts a problematic emphasis on an uncertain future, especially for adolescents who have recently arrived in Italy, and are very close to the transition to adulthood without the necessary time to consolidate competences and strategies that can ensure an actual biographical success.…”

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Writing Educational Success. The Strategies of Immigrant-Origin Students in Italian Secondary Schools

Santagati

2021

Social Sciences

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This article provides an insight into ethnic inequalities in education, from the point of view of successful students with an immigrant background. Since the 1990s, educational and migration studies have examined the unexpected pathways of disadvantaged students: researchers tested different hypotheses concerning drivers of success, highlighting social, family, and institutional mechanisms that have reproduced inequalities but also generated new opportunities. The educational success of students with a migrant background, however, is under-investigated in Italy, which represents a relevant context in which to explore the coexistence of persisting educational drawbacks and successful schooling for the children of migrants, born in Italy or abroad. Using data from a qualitative study carried out in northern Italy, the analysis is based on autobiographies written by an heterogenous group of 65 students of immigrant origin attending different types of upper secondary schools. The analysis reveals the presence of different meanings, attitudes, and narratives of success among these students, which vary according to the different cohorts of immigrant-origin students. Each group implements different successful strategies—standing out, working hard, waiting—inspired by individualistic and collective logics, which can imply specific risks for students and different types of impact on equal opportunities and social cohesion. These findings could open new avenues of research and intervention, helping policymakers and practitioners to think and act, given that success is indeed possible for immigrant-origin students.

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“…Faced with the mainstream of Toraja society's religiosity, Islam Garassik adherents also carry out soft integration between religious values and traditions substantively and proportionally (Zanfrini, 2020) so that they can still identify themselves as part of Muslims with distinctive religious expressions on the one hand and also the fundamental principles of religion that they still believe in. (Jumadi, "Interview", 2023) said: "...…”

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Islam Garassik: Double Minority Struggles and Survival Strategies in a Multicultural Society

Hasyim,

Langaji,

Barsihannor

et al. 2024

Al-Qalam

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<p>This research aims to delves into the survival strategies of Islam Garassik adherents within the diverse context of Tana Toraja society in South Sulawesi.<em> Islam Garassik</em> is not only a subculture in Torajan culture, but also a double minority group. They are not only a minority within the mainstream of Torajan culture but also within the Islamic community itself. This qualitative research employs an interpretative phenomenological approach within Tana Toraja Regency, specifically in Gandangbatu Sillanan Sub-district. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The research results show that Islam Garassik is an emerging form of Muslim religiosity in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, particularly in Lembang Garassik and Gandangbatu Sillanan sub-districts. This phenomenon combines Islamic teachings with local values, showing Islamic syncretism that is friendly to local traditions. Garassik Islam was born out of interactions with Bugis merchants in Mebali, a traditional market, and was influenced by the long and intense history of struggle between religious and cultural institutions in South Sulawesi. As a multiple minority group, Garassik Islam adherents face social exclusion that pushes them to defend their existential identity and values, including religious understanding and ritual practices. In their defense strategy, they negotiate their identity by integrating religious values and traditions, using Sufistic narratives, and interacting with other Muslim groups. This strategy allows them to maintain their religious identity and cultural diversity, establish harmonious relations with the surrounding community, and provide space for the growth of Islam in the rich cultural context of Tana Toraja.</p>

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Migrants and Religion: Paths, Issues, and Lenses

Cited by 15 publications

References 217 publications

Catholic Parishes and Immigrants in Italy: Insights from the Congregations Study in Three Italian Cities

Catholic Parishes and Immigrants in Italy: Insights from the Congregations Study in Three Italian Cities

Writing Educational Success. The Strategies of Immigrant-Origin Students in Italian Secondary Schools

Islam Garassik: Double Minority Struggles and Survival Strategies in a Multicultural Society

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