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Exploring the intersection of tradition and modernity, the book delves into post-modern Marian devotion and its resilience against secularism, particularly in communist contexts. It highlights Mary as a symbol of empowerment for marginalized ethnic groups, focusing on the Roma community in Slovakia. Through the lens of unique cultural expressions like "Chocolate Marys," the author demonstrates how these forms of devotion help the Slovak Roma navigate their marginalization, creating spaces of significance and identity within a broader societal landscape.
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Marian Devotion Among the Roma in Slovakia, Tatiana Zachar Podolinská
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Marian Devotion Among the Roma in Slovakia
- Subtitle
- A Post-Modern Religious Response to Marginality
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tatiana Zachar Podolinská
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9783030563639
- Series
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of tradition and modernity, the book delves into post-modern Marian devotion and its resilience against secularism, particularly in communist contexts. It highlights Mary as a symbol of empowerment for marginalized ethnic groups, focusing on the Roma community in Slovakia. Through the lens of unique cultural expressions like "Chocolate Marys," the author demonstrates how these forms of devotion help the Slovak Roma navigate their marginalization, creating spaces of significance and identity within a broader societal landscape.