Resumen

SAGAWA, Roberto Yutaka  y  SOUSA, Lílian Cerquetani. The Nisseis’ history and identity under construction. Psicol inf. [online]. 2009, vol.13, n.13, pp.37-45. ISSN 1415-8809.

By studying the Nisseis (children of Japanese immigrants) living in the city of Presidente Prudente / SP, an area of intense Japanese colonization, it was possible to establish the particularities of their culture and identity. This research aimed at briefly understanding the history of life of Nisseis born in the 30s and 40s so as to facilitate the understanding of their trajectory, as well as the construction of their identity, disclosing possible problems such as individuality, stereotypes, fears, prejudices, and frustrations suffered throughout their lives. The study made use of 60 questionnaires with open and closed questions, 20 semi-structured interviews, and participant observation, collecting consistent data which allowed for the understanding of their profile, such as birth, internal conflicts between these two cultures, religion, and customs they kept from the isseis and those acquired from native Brazilians. The study aims at contributing scientific and socially to the relationship of the Japanese descendants with the Brazilian society, so that differences between groups and cultures are perceived in a tolerant and enriching way for both.

Palabras clave : Nissei; Identity; Presidente Prudente.

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