Abstract

LEVITA, Gabriel. Social Trajectories and Political-Religious Legitimacies in the Argentine Senate of early 21st Century. Anu.hist.reg.front. [online]. 2018, vol.23, n.2, pp.199-219. ISSN 0122-2066.  https://doi.org/10.18273/revanu.v23n2-2018007.

In this article we analyze the religious dimension of the social trajectories and the parliamentary speeches of two Argentine senators who participated in the session where the bill for same sex marriage was passed in 2010. It is done from a qualitative sociological perspective using different sources, such as in-depth interviews, on-line résumés, databases and press articles, among others. The study shows how religious meanings are part of the universe these politicians use to interpret reality and justify their political standings. And, at the same time, religion works as a criterion to legitimize political actions. Thus, it contributes to the knowledge of the multiple and complex links between religion and politics in current Argentine political elites.

Keywords : Elite; Socialization; Catholicism; Parliament; Speeches; Same Sex Marriage.

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