CRENÇAS E ATITUDES DE DESCENDENTES DE POLONESES EM RELAÇÃO À SALVAGUARDA DA LÍNGUA E DA CULTURA POLONESA NO MUNICÍPIO DE CRUZ MACHADO, PARANÁ

Abstract

This research is based on Labovian Sociolinguistics, as well as on studies of Linguistic Beliefs and Attitudes, and aims to analyze the culture and language spoken by Poles, encompassing the entire historical and cultural context of this ethnic group. This work records facts about Polish culture, as well as the language that is still spoken by many descendants. The work is also based on the studies of Ruy Wachowicz (1970) who has a vast trajectory in studies on Polish immigration, analyzing the path taken by Polish immigrants, the entire history and culture that they brought to Brazil and to the city of Cruz Machado, where this research is based. This research also aims to encompass the issue of religion, a strong influencing factor in Polish language and culture. Based on reports from informants, we seek to understand more about how the influence of Polish immigration is present in the community and in the lives of descendants, bringing to the work a broad development about the Poles in our region, with linguistic and cultural aspects.