The preservation and transmission of culture and religion among Dietsche (Low German) Mennonite returnees to southern Manitoba

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dc.contributor.authorKehler, Tina Fehren_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-11-30T21:36:43Z
dc.date.available2009-11-30T21:36:43Z
dc.date.issued2006-08-01T00:00:00Zen_US
dc.degree.disciplineSociologyen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts (M.A.)en_US
dc.description.abstractLike many immigrants to Canada, the Dietsche (Low German) Mennonites face challenges of retaining and propagating their culture and religion to the next generations. This thesis explores the extent that Dietsche Mennonite mothers have been able to preserve and transmit their culture and religion to the next generation in southern Manitoba. I conducted thirteen interviews questioning respondents about their concerns with and strategies for preservation and transmission, as well as about their relationships with other Mennonites and Canadians. I used John Berry's acculturation typology to analyze the data and compared their experiences with other immigrant women. Despite preservation of some traditions, over time many support interactions and contacts with those outside Dietsche circles. While a few of the women used more separationist strategies than others, the majority used a variety of strategies, evidence the non-linear fashion of acculturation.en_US
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dc.identifier(Sirsi) a1690703en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/3296
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.rightsThe reproduction of this thesis has been made available by authority of the copyright owner solely for the purpose of private study and research, and may only be reproduced and copied as permitted by copyright laws or with express written authorization from the copyright owner.en_US
dc.titleThe preservation and transmission of culture and religion among Dietsche (Low German) Mennonite returnees to southern Manitobaen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobayesen_US
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