Abstract

ODGERS ORTIZ, Olga. Religión e integración: Creencias y prácticas de los inmigrantes. Migr. desarro [online]. 2013, vol.11, n.21, pp.133-157. ISSN 1870-7599.

Religious practices and beliefs can constitute an important resource in the integration process of migrants, however, the form and direction in which such resources are utilized may vary significantly even among migrant groups coming from the same country, established within the same region and who used to practice the same religion when starting their migration process. Three groups of Mexican immigrants living in the metropolitan area of Los Angeles have been tracked to emphasize how relevant religious practices are at the point of origin. Such relevance helps to understand the pathways chosen by the migrants so they can restructure practices and beliefs when adapting to their new environment.

Keywords : Integration; religion; religious conversion; transnationalism; ethnicity.