Italian Culture Slideshow
Other Websites About Italian Culture
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/italy-country-profile.html
I thought this was a good website because not only did it give you some background of Italian culture, but it also gave some etiquette manners when meeting someone, which is very important to know if you are visiting for your first time.
http://www.italianculture.net/english.htm
I thought this website was an excellent website about culture because it had many aspects of Italian culture from Italian Art to Holidays in Italy. Also once you click on one of these options to learn more about it, they also have side links that will take you to other websites that will have other interesting aspects of Italian culture.
I thought this was a good website because not only did it give you some background of Italian culture, but it also gave some etiquette manners when meeting someone, which is very important to know if you are visiting for your first time.
http://www.italianculture.net/english.htm
I thought this website was an excellent website about culture because it had many aspects of Italian culture from Italian Art to Holidays in Italy. Also once you click on one of these options to learn more about it, they also have side links that will take you to other websites that will have other interesting aspects of Italian culture.
Maps of Italian Culture
These are some maps of the different wines distributed throughout Italy. Wine is a big part of Italy culture because it is not only a drink that is seen often, it is a drink that brings families together, helps start toasts, and creates great memories.
These maps were retrieved from: http://www.lostateminor.com/2011/06/14/illustrated-map-of-italy-and-its-wines/
Italy Statistics
Literacy
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Age 15 and over can read and write
Male: 98.8% Female: 98% Total Population: 98.4% Male: 16 years Female: 17 years Total: 16 years Youth ages 15-24 Male: 23.3% Female: 28.7% Total: 25.4% 25.662 million
Ages 16-49 Males: 11,247,446 Females: 11.348,695 313.8 billion kWh |
Statistics information retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/it.html#top
How Italy has Changed Over Time
Percentage of Educational Aid Given to Italy from 1971 to 2007
Percentage of Female Service Workers from 1980 to 2007
Energy Used per Person in Italy
For these images I picked statistics that I thought were interesting. I picked the educational aid so I can see how much educational aid was awarded in Italy as opposed to the United States. I was shocked to see the numbers drop from 96% in 1972 to 7.7% in 2007. This could possibly be because people have better jobs now that make more money so they don't need as much educational aid. I was also interested in knowing what the percentage was of females in the work service in Italy. I was happy to see the numbers go up from 56% to 80% in 2007. Italy has seen lots of changes with women working over the past years and more are choosing to work as opposed to having children so that is probably why the percentages have changed. For the last image I looked up the energy use per person because I know Americans use a lot of energy so I was curious to see how much Italians use. From 1980, 2 people used about 130 M of energy and today 2 people use about 170 M of energy. I expect this change is due to our increases in technology around the world.
Pictures and Information retrieved from gapminder.org
Pictures and Information retrieved from gapminder.org
Status of Women in Italy
The status of women has changed quite a bit in Italy over the years. One of the biggest things that has changed is the work field. Women originally did not work, and their main job was to stay home with the children and do housework while the men went out and worked their jobs. Recently though more and more women are getting jobs and helping to support the family as well. Although women with families has not seen much increase in jobs ranging from eleven percent of female family workers in 1980 to 2.6 percent in 2007, women who do not have families have seen an increase (Gapminder Foundation, 2008). The status of female salary workers has increased since 1980. Ranging from making average income of $16,202 in 1980 with 73 percent of female salary workers to $28,511 in 2007 (Gapminder Foundation, 2008). This change is probably do to more job opportunities for woman, but also woman holding off to have families so they can make money to support them.
Job opportunities have opened up for women all around Italy due to the education that they are currently receiving. In 1996, the United Nations had a meeting on vocational training and lifelong learning of women (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999). The reason for this meeting was to prepare woman for the world today. They wanted women to stay in school longer, just like men, and receive an equal education so they could receive jobs to support themselves. How the United Nations planned to do this were with five steps: “ensure equal access to education; eradicate illiteracy among women; improve women's access to vocational training, science and technology and continuing education; develop non-discriminatory education and training; allocate sufficient resources for and monitor the implementation of educational reforms” (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999). With these five objectives, women will have the work skills they need to survive in the work force today. In order to make these goals happen the meeting had experts make an inventory of the various forms of training they could have for the women, including skill, vocational, training on the job and enterprise based training; therefore, women and girls could meet the needs of the socio-economic changing world (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999). Experts also planned out diversified vocational and technical training for women and girls in a variety of technical fields and management opportunities (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999). In order to do these trainings, actors will be hired to go through situations with the girls and women. Situations such as government private sector, non-governmental organizations and trade unions will serve as the main learning points for the women/girls. Girls will also be educated in science and technology in school so they can be prepared in those areas as well (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999).
The gapminder statistics proved that these methods are working for Italian women and girls because the percents have gone up since these actions were put into play. A workforce having the skills from the trainings is one that is surely to succeed. The status of women in the workforce has changed over the past decade because of the economic times. Forty-two percent of women, age fifteen and over are becoming economically active (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999). With the United Nations help, women have been able to become equal to their male counterparts in Italy. A woman having a job is now seen as a normal thing, and with the education system for women increasing there are many more women who are able to do the same jobs as men. The status of women in Italy has truly changed since the 1900s for the better.
Photos of Italian Female family workers and salaried workers as portrayed by http://www.gapminder.org/
Job opportunities have opened up for women all around Italy due to the education that they are currently receiving. In 1996, the United Nations had a meeting on vocational training and lifelong learning of women (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999). The reason for this meeting was to prepare woman for the world today. They wanted women to stay in school longer, just like men, and receive an equal education so they could receive jobs to support themselves. How the United Nations planned to do this were with five steps: “ensure equal access to education; eradicate illiteracy among women; improve women's access to vocational training, science and technology and continuing education; develop non-discriminatory education and training; allocate sufficient resources for and monitor the implementation of educational reforms” (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999). With these five objectives, women will have the work skills they need to survive in the work force today. In order to make these goals happen the meeting had experts make an inventory of the various forms of training they could have for the women, including skill, vocational, training on the job and enterprise based training; therefore, women and girls could meet the needs of the socio-economic changing world (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999). Experts also planned out diversified vocational and technical training for women and girls in a variety of technical fields and management opportunities (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999). In order to do these trainings, actors will be hired to go through situations with the girls and women. Situations such as government private sector, non-governmental organizations and trade unions will serve as the main learning points for the women/girls. Girls will also be educated in science and technology in school so they can be prepared in those areas as well (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999).
The gapminder statistics proved that these methods are working for Italian women and girls because the percents have gone up since these actions were put into play. A workforce having the skills from the trainings is one that is surely to succeed. The status of women in the workforce has changed over the past decade because of the economic times. Forty-two percent of women, age fifteen and over are becoming economically active (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 1999). With the United Nations help, women have been able to become equal to their male counterparts in Italy. A woman having a job is now seen as a normal thing, and with the education system for women increasing there are many more women who are able to do the same jobs as men. The status of women in Italy has truly changed since the 1900s for the better.
Photos of Italian Female family workers and salaried workers as portrayed by http://www.gapminder.org/
References
Gapminder Foundation. (2008). Gapminder world. Retrieved from http://www.gapminder.org
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. (1999, December 06). Division for the advancement of women. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/documents/ecosoc/cn6/1997/training/Aidemh.htm
Gapminder Foundation. (2008). Gapminder world. Retrieved from http://www.gapminder.org
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. (1999, December 06). Division for the advancement of women. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/documents/ecosoc/cn6/1997/training/Aidemh.htm
Religions in Italy
The Roman Catholic Church traces back to the original church, which was established at Pentecost in AD 30. Later, Christians began the church in Rome by AD 50. The Roman Catholic Church’s roots trace all the way back to the original Christian church in Rome (Oakes). Today, Catholicism is the major religion practiced in Italy. More than 90 percent of the people in Italy follow some form of Christianity. Out of this 90 percent, 88 percent believe in Catholicism (Oakes). Islam is another religion practiced in Italy. It began being practiced in the seventh century. A Germanic tribe called the Lombards started this religion in the northern parts of Italy (BB Italian Translation Services). Today, nearly a thousand people practice Islam in Italy. Buddhism is also practiced in Italy, but less than 200,000 people practice it (BB Italian Translation Services). Lastly, Judaism is one of the oldest religions followed in Italy. Judaism is believed to have existed in Italy before the first century. It entered during an early period, but because of the discrimination and prejudice, the followers have decreased. Today there are fewer than 100,000 Jews in Italy (BB Italian Translation Services).
The Catholic religion has played a major social role in people’s lives in Italy. The seven key principles of Catholic social teaching are: respect the human person, promote the family, protect property rights, work for the common good, observe the principle of subsidiarity, respect work and the worker and pursue peace and care for the poor (Kaczor). The Catholic religion has its own concept of “human rights” in which every human being, as a child of God, has certain immunities from harm by others. Family is seen as a huge part of the Catholic religion. It is very important and it emphasizes on stable marriages and the education of the children. When people own property in Italy it is seen as a human freedom. People involved in the Catholic religion do things for the common good as opposed to just doing things for themselves. In most religions the government is seen as a negative thing, but with Catholicism the government is used to promote the common good (Kaczor).
Italy has over 2,000 years worth of sacred places (Salamon, 2012). The Vatican City is seen as one of the most popular. The Vatican City and Rome are filled with shrines and churches. It is also filled with relics of Saint Peter, other popes, many saints, places where Virgin Mary has been said to appear and sites of numerous miracles. Vatican City is seen as the Center of Roman Catholic Religion. Thus, churches are plentiful and the Pope, cardinals, bishops, monsignors, priests, members of various male and female religious orders are all around (Salamon, 2012). Vatican City is also the home of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
Legally concerned, the church and state in the Italian Constitution are each “within its own ambit, independent and sovereign” (Constitution Assembly). However, religious dominations, other than Catholic, can organize themselves however they want as long as they are not in conflict with Italian juridical organization (Constitution Assembly). Other than that government and religion do not play a big part in each others lives.
References
BB Italian Translation Services. (2013). Religion in Italy. Retrieved from http://www.bbitaliantranslation.com/religions-in-italy.html
Constitution Assembly. (1947, 22 12). Italy Constitution. Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/most/rr3ital.htm
Kaczor, C. (n.d.). Seven principles of Catholic social teaching. Retrieved from http://www.catholic.com/magazine/articles/seven-principles-of-catholic-social-teaching
Oakes, J. (n.d.). Evidence for christianity. Retrieved from http://www.evidenceforchristianity.org/where-and-when-did-the-catholicism-begin/
Salamon, F. (2012). Countries and their cultures. Retrieved from http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Italy.html
The Catholic religion has played a major social role in people’s lives in Italy. The seven key principles of Catholic social teaching are: respect the human person, promote the family, protect property rights, work for the common good, observe the principle of subsidiarity, respect work and the worker and pursue peace and care for the poor (Kaczor). The Catholic religion has its own concept of “human rights” in which every human being, as a child of God, has certain immunities from harm by others. Family is seen as a huge part of the Catholic religion. It is very important and it emphasizes on stable marriages and the education of the children. When people own property in Italy it is seen as a human freedom. People involved in the Catholic religion do things for the common good as opposed to just doing things for themselves. In most religions the government is seen as a negative thing, but with Catholicism the government is used to promote the common good (Kaczor).
Italy has over 2,000 years worth of sacred places (Salamon, 2012). The Vatican City is seen as one of the most popular. The Vatican City and Rome are filled with shrines and churches. It is also filled with relics of Saint Peter, other popes, many saints, places where Virgin Mary has been said to appear and sites of numerous miracles. Vatican City is seen as the Center of Roman Catholic Religion. Thus, churches are plentiful and the Pope, cardinals, bishops, monsignors, priests, members of various male and female religious orders are all around (Salamon, 2012). Vatican City is also the home of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
Legally concerned, the church and state in the Italian Constitution are each “within its own ambit, independent and sovereign” (Constitution Assembly). However, religious dominations, other than Catholic, can organize themselves however they want as long as they are not in conflict with Italian juridical organization (Constitution Assembly). Other than that government and religion do not play a big part in each others lives.
References
BB Italian Translation Services. (2013). Religion in Italy. Retrieved from http://www.bbitaliantranslation.com/religions-in-italy.html
Constitution Assembly. (1947, 22 12). Italy Constitution. Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/most/rr3ital.htm
Kaczor, C. (n.d.). Seven principles of Catholic social teaching. Retrieved from http://www.catholic.com/magazine/articles/seven-principles-of-catholic-social-teaching
Oakes, J. (n.d.). Evidence for christianity. Retrieved from http://www.evidenceforchristianity.org/where-and-when-did-the-catholicism-begin/
Salamon, F. (2012). Countries and their cultures. Retrieved from http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Italy.html
Italy falls under Roman Catholic Religion
Photo retrieved from http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/07/24/map-of-the-worlds-religions/
Photo retrieved from http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/07/24/map-of-the-worlds-religions/
Vatican City
Photo retrieved from http://sites.jcu.edu/global/pages/study-abroad/europe/vatican-city-italian-studies-fall-semester/
Photo retrieved from http://sites.jcu.edu/global/pages/study-abroad/europe/vatican-city-italian-studies-fall-semester/
Loss of Cultural Diversity in Italy
Italy is experiencing a loss of cultural diversity currently. Current minorities have become a huge argument in Italy recently (Italy/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates, 2012). This is affecting the cultural diversity tremendously. Even though Europe has a very diverse amount of people, Italy is not one of the countries that contribute to the diversity. Italy is mostly made up of Italian citizens and immigrants are currently not welcome and frowned upon. The Italian government, who came to power in the year 2008, is beginning to crack down on foreign immigrants (Italy Gives Cultural Diversity a Lukewarm Embrace, 2008). Italy is seen as the worst country when it comes to immigration. Minister Silvio Berlusconi proposed one of the strictest anti immigration laws on the Continent (Italy Gives Cultural Diversity a Lukewarm Embrace, 2008). This time in Italy is seen as one with rising birth rates and population growth so Italy cannot stand to be without it’s foreign workers. Immigrant workers help to make some of Italy’s most popular products, such as Parmesan cheese.
Italy is mostly made up of all white and native citizens. One of the last times Italians agreed to deal with illegal immigrants was in 2002 where 640,000 new immigrants were legalized and became part of the largest legalization in the history of Europe (Italy Gives Cultural Diversity a Lukewarm Embrace, 2008). There are some efforts to preserve other cultures in Italy, but mostly it is focused on Italian culture. Some ways it is preserving other cultures of the immigrants that enter though is putting different sections in the libraries with books in different languages such as Romanian, Polish, French, English, Spanish and Chinese (Italy Gives Cultural Diversity a Lukewarm Embrace, 2008). These libraries began to open up around areas where immigrants were living. Other cultures such as the Indian one are being preserved in museums, one where they have an Indian art show (Italy Gives Cultural Diversity a Lukewarm Embrace, 2008). Sadly though the museum is always empty and no one comes to appreciate it because it is not the Italian culture. Overall Italy is experiencing a loss in cultural diversity because they aren’t open to other cultures, when really if they took the time they might realize that other cultures could make their country be even greater.
Italy is mostly made up of all white and native citizens. One of the last times Italians agreed to deal with illegal immigrants was in 2002 where 640,000 new immigrants were legalized and became part of the largest legalization in the history of Europe (Italy Gives Cultural Diversity a Lukewarm Embrace, 2008). There are some efforts to preserve other cultures in Italy, but mostly it is focused on Italian culture. Some ways it is preserving other cultures of the immigrants that enter though is putting different sections in the libraries with books in different languages such as Romanian, Polish, French, English, Spanish and Chinese (Italy Gives Cultural Diversity a Lukewarm Embrace, 2008). These libraries began to open up around areas where immigrants were living. Other cultures such as the Indian one are being preserved in museums, one where they have an Indian art show (Italy Gives Cultural Diversity a Lukewarm Embrace, 2008). Sadly though the museum is always empty and no one comes to appreciate it because it is not the Italian culture. Overall Italy is experiencing a loss in cultural diversity because they aren’t open to other cultures, when really if they took the time they might realize that other cultures could make their country be even greater.
“Italy/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates” (8 Aug. 2012). Compendium Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe. Retrieved from http://www.culturalpolicies.net/web/italy.php?aid=424
“Italy Gives Cultural Diversity a Lukewarm Embrace” (25 Jun. 2008). New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/25/arts/design/25abroad.html?pagewanted=all
Photo Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/25/arts/design/25abroad.html?pagewanted=all
“Italy Gives Cultural Diversity a Lukewarm Embrace” (25 Jun. 2008). New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/25/arts/design/25abroad.html?pagewanted=all
Photo Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/25/arts/design/25abroad.html?pagewanted=all
Food in Italy
If I could put a picture of a weeks worth of food in Italy the picture would include many different of pastas such as spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, rigatoni, penne, etc. Along with these would be different types of sauces with the most popular being marinara and alfredo. Another dish I would have that would include pasta would be lasagna. Pizza is also very popular in Italy, cheese pizza with lots of mozzarella and parmigiana. Bread is also almost eaten with every meal in Italy so there would be quite a few loaves of bread. For drinks I would have wine, red and white. Italians like to drink wine with their meals and dessert. For dessert I would include cannolis and tiramisu.
Below is a recipe for traditional lasagna received from http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/traditional-lasagna
Below is a recipe for traditional lasagna received from http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/traditional-lasagna
- Prep: 30 min. plus simmering Bake: 70 min. + standing
- Yield: 12 Servings
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
- 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 3 cups (24 ounces) 4% small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 carton (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs and parsley. Stir in the cottage cheese, ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
- Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, provolone cheese, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, three noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with the remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella (dish will be full).
- Cover and bake at 375° for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.
Religion and Food in Italy
The connection between religion and food in Italy is Italians gather together with food for religious celebrations. One example is Saint's Day. These festivals usually include fireworks, feasting, and dancing. The most popular dish is usually roast suckling pig, but sometimes roast baby lamb is served.
For Christmas many desserts are made. One being Zelten cake. This is cooked two to three weeks before Christmas because it tastes better as time goes on.
Italy. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Italy.html
Italy is known for it's food exports. Italian farmers grow oranges, apples, peaches, tomatoes, garlic, rice, and wheat. They also raise cattle such as pigs, sheep, chickens, goats, and dairy cattle. Tomatoes are grown over most of Italy and turned into tomato sauce. Olives are crushed to make olive oil and grapes are crushed to make wine. Wheat is used to make pasta, and garlic is used in almost every dish in Italy.
Italy. (2004). Retrieved from http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/italyfood.htm
For Christmas many desserts are made. One being Zelten cake. This is cooked two to three weeks before Christmas because it tastes better as time goes on.
Italy. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Italy.html
Italy is known for it's food exports. Italian farmers grow oranges, apples, peaches, tomatoes, garlic, rice, and wheat. They also raise cattle such as pigs, sheep, chickens, goats, and dairy cattle. Tomatoes are grown over most of Italy and turned into tomato sauce. Olives are crushed to make olive oil and grapes are crushed to make wine. Wheat is used to make pasta, and garlic is used in almost every dish in Italy.
Italy. (2004). Retrieved from http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/italyfood.htm