The laicity phenomenon as identity element. The Uruguayan case.

Authors

  • Néstor da Costa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/1984-7289.2011.2.9645

Keywords:

laicity, national identity, State, Uruguay

Abstract

This article analyzes the fenomenon of “secularity” in Uruguay. This country has developed a model of secularity that has itself become an issue of identification as well as differentiation in South America. It problematizes the term in its diversity and reviews the historical process from which it originates, considering its main emphasis and the diferent elements of its composition. It identifies the peculiarities of Uruguayan secularity as well as its difficulties.

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Published

2011-09-16

How to Cite

Costa, N. da. (2011). The laicity phenomenon as identity element. The Uruguayan case. Civitas: Journal of Social Sciences, 11(2), 207–220. https://doi.org/10.15448/1984-7289.2011.2.9645

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2011): Laicities on debate

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