Writing an Ethnic Identity between Worlds : Claiming and Maintaining a Franco-American Self

Writing an Ethnic Identity between Worlds : Claiming and Maintaining a Franco-American Self

Historical trends, social dynamics, family systems, and psychological traits characteristic of Franco Americans and their communities. Examples from the author's life and family history; relevant psychological research; scholarship in Franco American studies. Observations of the psychosocial implications of the cultural notion of "la survivance," New England Franco Americans' dense communities, and their proximity to Canadian places of ancestry in Québec and Acadia. Includes descriptive content from interviews with several Franco American poets and writers: Beverly Matherne, Darrell Bourque, Jim Bishop, Rhea Côté Robbins, Denise Duhamel, Christine Gelineau, Chad Parenteau, David Surette, and Paul Marion.

LeBlanc, Caroline A.

2011-00-00

en

Journal Article

20th century - 21st century; Massachusetts; New England

10.7202/1010079ar

1180-3991

33-59

International Journal of Canadian Studies / Revue internationale d’études canadiennes

44