The choice of matrimonial witnesses by Parisian Jews
Integration into greater society and socio-professional cohesion (1875–1914)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12447240 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cyril Grange (Université Paris Cité, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 21-44 |
| Publication date | 2005-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The History of the Family (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1081-602X • E-ISSN: 1873-5398 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.hisfam.2004.03.003 |
| OpenAlex | W1999817400 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 2 |
Matrimonial witnesses, despite their limited number (two for each spouse) can serve as a barometer for measuring the intensity of family and professional ties that link witnesses and couples. The superposition of these two dimensions and the study of marriage certificates listing at least three witnesses practicing the same profession shed light on the structure of Parisian Jewish society at the end of the 19th century. In the business world in which most traditional Jewish professions are found, behaviors were more autonomous. The chronological evolution, however, shows a trend toward weaker cohesion, especially for merchants. While the new professions in medicine, law, and those in the artistic, cultural and intellectual worlds are present, they allowed for a greater independence from family ties. The chronological division shows that these professions were able to structure themselves progressively as autonomous circles
Archaeology · Business · Cohesion (chemistry · Independence (probability theory · Judaism · Listing (finance · Political science · Sociology · Spouse · European Political History Analysis · French Historical and Cultural Studies · Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis · History · Law
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |