Italian Culture at NU
Constructing identities
Psychological Effects and Consequences of the Mafia on Individuals
Introduction The term “Mafia”, once specific to Sicily, represents any organized criminal group and has become a global label for organized crime. In terms of the Sicilian Mafia, its success…
Italian-American Culture Through the Tradition of Food: A Historical Overview
By: Alessandro Memoli As we explore some of the culinary traditions of Italian Americans, we delve into a narrative that extends from the late 19th century to the present, tracing…
Pushing the Limits of Citizenship
By Scott Biggs, What is Citizenship? According to Merriam Webster’s dictionary, someone who is a citizen is “a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a government and is…
The Mafia’s Impact on Sicilian Entrepreneurs and Society Through the Addio Pizzo Movement
by Daniella Zumbo Despite the scenic landscapes of Sicily and famous Sicilian product, such as cannolis and granita, a pervasive issue that hinders the prosperity of Sicilian businesses has been…
Scientific Perspectives on the North-South Divide: Unraveling Stereotypes and ‘Othering’
by Sofia Esposito The portrayal of the “other” within the historical context of Italy’s North and South divide has been a long-standing idea since the unification in 1861. The portrayal…
Comparing the Heads of Mafia in Italian Cinema versus American Cinema
By Daniel Sheehan The Mafia is a criminal organization that began in Sicily in the 1800s, with its roots being found earlier in history through Sicily’s feudal system. Eventually, the…
The Rise of The Lega: A New Era of Right Wing Italian Politics
Introduction Italy, as we know it today, did not come into fruition until the year 1871. This recent unification data allowed for independent identities to arise amongst certain areas of…
From Mussolini to Meloni: Has Fascism Returned to Italy?
By Jake Guldin Introduction In the fall of 2022, eligible voters across the nation of Italy provided Fratelli d’Italia (Brothers of Italy, in English), a right-wing populist party spearheaded by…
Football inside Italian Culture
Anthony D’Avanzo Its the most watched sport around the world. From the shores of Brazil to the planes of South Africa up to the island of Great Britain, everyone loves…
Representation of the Mafia in Contemporary Media: the influence of The Godfather
When most people hear the words “Italian mafia” they most typically think of The Godfather (1972). And it is no surprise they do so. After all, it is revered as…
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