Los procesos de reproducción y transmisión de costumbres religiosas en contextos migratorios. Profiguración, identidad y socialización intergeneracional

Abstract

This qualitative research analyzes the processes of reproduction and transmission of religious customs carried out by ethnic minorities from Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru settled in the city of Lleida (Catalonia-Spain). These minorities, using ethnic and religious social capital as well as religious and cultural associations, reproduce cyclically religious celebrations under social, symbolic and material structures; a fact wich supports their socialcultural adaptation and the strengthening of family, community and inter-ethnic ties, reaffirming their identity. These actions provide them with a certain subjective, effervescent and collective social well-being temporarily. Furthermore, these custums are transmitted to their descendants through an innovative and creative intergenerational process; although not exempt from resistance and family tensions, meanwhile they adapt to the new country.