The Identity Construction of Christian Women in Haiti

Abstract

Identity construction is not an isolated reality; it is always the result of relationships with others and an inevitable process of socialization. The identity construction of women raises questions about their relationship with the Christian religion. This study on the identity construction of Christian women is situated within a constructivist and interactionist perspective of human and social relations. The objective of this article is, on the one hand, to assess the extent of Christian influence in the process of identity construction; on the other hand, the research seeks to understand the dynamics of subjectivation among these women. The results of this study, conducted with 12 women of Christian faiths, reveal an identity process that varies between internalization of religious values, adherence and discussion of religious values, and contestation of religious values.