Article
French
ID: <
10.3406/caf.2020.3392>
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DOI: <
10.3406/caf.2020.3392>
Abstract
The intergenerational transmission of food practices in “ mixed” families in which one parent is a migrant has been scantly researched in the works on foods in the context of migration. To explore this theme, this article examines the case of mixed families with Peruvian and Filipino migrant mothers in Belgium. These mothers belong to two migrant populations that differ in terms of migration history and socioeconomic profile, but share certain similarities, which makes it possible to cross their experiences. The analysis of empirical data obtained through semi-structured interviews and observations reveals three food practices that are subject of intergenerational transmission in the families studied : the consumption of dishes typical of the mother’s country of origin, the preparation of foods and table (and clearing up after the meal), and eating together. These practices stand at the intersection of gender and ethnicity and are influenced by the parents’ economic situation and the networks created by the migrant mother.