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Internal Migration : The Role of Discrimination and Regionalism in Southern Italians' Self Construction of Identity

Creator:

Spiese, Caroline E.

Abstract:

Italian nationalism and an ‘Italian’ identity were constructed during Italy’s unification movement in the mid 1800’s. However, consensus on a national identity is still weak across Italy today. Instead, a polarization of Northern and Southern regions have contributed to discrimination, institutional racism and exclusion. This thesis demonstrates the multifaceted aspects...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

family. Specifically, Mostafa Estaji, who kept me fed and calm during the final stages of thesis