Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Orginal Publication Date
1987
Journal Title
Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Volume
10
Issue
ees/vol10/iss1
First Page
25
Last Page
35
Abstract
The Old Order or "horse and buggy" Amish have been a part of American society for more than two centuries. Today, some 95,000 Amish persons reside in over twenty states, a Canadian province, and two countries in Latin America. Although variations exist in the social values and behavioral practices within different Amish communities (or church districts), they have basically resisted the acculturation process that would reinforce and promote a standard of living and lifestyle embraced by most of the non-Amish in the U.S.
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Copyright, ©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1987