A Separate Language, a Separate Identity? Organisations of Frisian Migrants in Amsterdam in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries
Titel:
A Separate Language, a Separate Identity? Organisations of Frisian Migrants in Amsterdam in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries
Auteur:
Suurenbroek, Frank Schrover, Marlou
Verschenen in:
Journal of ethnic and migration studies
Paginering:
Jaargang 31 (2005) nr. 5 pagina's 991-1005
Jaar:
2005-09-01
Inhoud:
In this article we look at people who migrated from the Dutch province of Friesland to the Dutch capital, Amsterdam. We examine developments within Friesland itself at the time of migration. This case-study offers a unique opportunity to relate developments in the sending society (Friesland) to the nature of organisations in the receiving society (Amsterdam). Many similarities have been noted between internal migration and international migration; it is therefore reasonable to assume that what is observed in this case may also have relevance for international migrants. Developments within Friesland, more than any other factor, determined the nature of the Frisian organisations. An interest that was essentially local—Frisian autonomy—influenced the nature of migrant organisations outside Friesland, and helped to create a separate identity. In other words, the character of migrant organisation depended to a large extent on developments in the region of origin. Moreover, the Frisian case shows the importance of language in the construction of an identity. Lastly it is important to note that the driving force behind a movement can be very effective despite being very small, but as long as its aim is to be inclusive.
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