Italianos em formação. (São Carlos, 1882-1914)

Abstract

This work aimed to study the way the Italians interacted among themselves and between the various ethnic groups that inhabited the city of São Carlos between the ages 1882 to 1914. For this, criminal proceedings were used and those involving immigrants from regions: southern, central and northern Italy in conflict situations. Through analysis of criminal cases is noted as was the daily life of these immigrants, the interaction between them and the relations of conflict between the various ethnic groups also lived in the municipality of Sao Carlos. This study aimed to examine how the relations were between this Italians one another and how their differences were dissipated over the years, thus forming an identity: the Italian identity. And how this Italians integrated into the society of Sao Carlos over the years.