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Declínio do budismo "amarelo" no Brasil
Der Geltungsverlust des japanisch-ethnischen Buddhismus in Brasilien
The decline of "yellow buddhism" in Brazil
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Abstract Empirical research shows that 'Yellow Buddhism,' primarily associated with Japanese immigrants in Brazil, is steadily declining in terms of its 'explicit' followers. After some methodological observations, the article examines the relevant statistical data. The final part of the text discusses possi... view more
Empirical research shows that 'Yellow Buddhism,' primarily associated with Japanese immigrants in Brazil, is steadily declining in terms of its 'explicit' followers. After some methodological observations, the article examines the relevant statistical data. The final part of the text discusses possible reasons for this negative dynamic at three levels of explanation: namely, internal motives related to Buddhist institutions, configurations within the ethnic community, and factors at individual level.... view less
Keywords
acculturation; ethnic group; Brazil; tradition; immigration; Buddhism
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Sociology of Religion
Free Keywords
Japanese Immigration; Ethnic Buddhism; Preservation of Tradition; Acculturation
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2008
Page/Pages
p. 133-153
Journal
Tempo Social: revista de sociologia da USP, 20 (2008) 2
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications