Open AccessThe identities of ethnic communities in São Paulo: An investigation of the Armenian community in Bom Retiro
Author(s) -
Shake Joshua
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
student anthropologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2330-7625
DOI - 10.1002/j.sda2.20100201.0007
Subject(s) - armenian , ethnic group , identity (music) , diversity (politics) , immigration , context (archaeology) , politics , field (mathematics) , geography , field research , gender studies , collective identity , ethnic community , sociology , ethnology , political science , anthropology , history , archaeology , law , ancient history , art , mathematics , pure mathematics , aesthetics
Abstract This article explores the geo‐spatial identity of the Armenian community in São Paulo. Beginning with a foundation in prominent theories of ethnic communities, it then presents the political contexts and historical diversity of both Brazil and the city. The article then discusses the history of Armenian immigration to São Paulo which sets the context for the field research. After presenting the research and results, conclusions are given for this and other ethnic districts, including those regarding the use of collective memory and the continued presence of important community organizations in preserving neighborhood identity