The Phenomena of “Doing Family” in a Migrant’s Experience

Abstract

The contribution is focused on the immigrant’s re-shaping identity in the integration process through the phenomena of the “doing family” or “to continue to be a family.” This analysis looks at the relationships between immigrants, the role of family in migration and integration processes, and the challenges of managing change when people from different cultures, values, and languages live together. The basic assumption is that immigrants who arrive in a foreign country continue their lives as protagonists of their lives, seeking their authentic identity through the government of their daily practices, oscillating between defending traditions, and pushing innovation, adhering to the life models of the host society.