Religion and immigration
Book Description
In our increasingly interconnected world, the relationship between faith and migration reveals profound truths about human resilience and adaptation. Peter Kivisto examines this complex intersection through a comprehensive lens that spans two decades of scholarly research, offering readers essential insights into how religious identity shapes the immigrant experience.
This thoughtful exploration reveals a fascinating paradox at the heart of modern migration. For many newcomers, particularly in North American contexts, faith serves as an anchor during the challenging process of cultural adjustment. Religious communities provide not only spiritual comfort but also practical support networks that help immigrants navigate their new environments while maintaining connections to their heritage.
Yet the story unfolds differently across various cultural landscapes. Kivisto illuminates how religious identity can become a source of tension, particularly when examining Muslim communities in Western Europe, where faith sometimes creates barriers rather than bridges to integration.
Through careful analysis of diverse research perspectives, this work moves beyond simplistic narratives to present a nuanced understanding of how spiritual beliefs influence adaptation, identity formation, and community building. Readers seeking to understand the deeper currents shaping our multicultural societies will find valuable perspectives on how faith both challenges and enriches the immigrant journey.
This accessible examination offers crucial insights for anyone interested in the evolving relationship between spirituality and cultural transformation in our globalized world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 211 pages
What You'll Discover
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- ✓ Explore Cultural pluralism
