Mennonites in Belize

Bibliographic Data

ID12145314
AuthorsJohn C Everitt, John Everitt (Brandon University, corresponding author)
Year1983
Volume3
Issue2
Pages82-93
Publication date1983-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Cultural Geography (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0887-3631 • E-ISSN: 1940-6320
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/08873638309478597
OpenAlexW2090224373
LanguageEN
Citations received7

During the 1950s and 1960s groups oftMennonites migrated to Belize from Mexico and Canada,Dfollowing the negotiation of an agreement between the leaders of the groups and the Belizean government. The Mennonites subsequently proved to be a valuable economic addition to the country. Within a decade, however, internal divisions led to migrations within Belize, and some individuals and groups left the country. The individuals returned for the most part to one of their earlier homes or to homes of their immediate families in Mexico and Canada. The groups moved to more isolated environments in Central and South America. This study presents the results of an investigation of these Mennonite migrations and outlines the various reasons for the moves. It also considers the reasons for the lack of movement by most Mennonites who are content with their present lifestyle. Most of the moves are of a “conservative” type with the migrants continually trying to avoid aspects of the outside world which they feel are encroaching upon their ability to practice their religion in the way they choose

Economic growth · Ethnology · Geography · Government (linguistics · Negotiation · Political science · Sociology · Agriculture and Farm Safety · Law · Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development

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