Migration of Hmong to the Midwestern United States

by Cathleen Jo Faruque

Overview

Migration of Hmong to the Midwestern United States emphasizes the value of qualitative research into the trans-cultural practice of the newest refugee group to the Midwestern United States, the Hmong refugees from Laos, China, Vietnam, and Thailand. The author examines how multigenerational Hmong families are adjusting and adapting to life in Rochester, Minnesota. Qualitative interviewing through in-depth individual interviews and participant observation was the method of data collection. In Migration of Hmong the reader will find that the Hmong subjects interviewed for this study show a high degree of discrepancy between the acculturation levels based on age and country of origin.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761824435
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	11/06/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	5.88(w) x 8.96(h) x 0.49(d)

About the Author

Cathleen Jo Faruque is Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Social Work Program, Winona State University, Rochester, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Coming to America Chapter 2 The Melting Pot Chapter 3 The Process of Acculturation Chapter 4 The Hmong Culture Chapter 5 Methodology Chapter 6 Research Procedures Chapter 7 Demographics of Hmong People in Rochester Chapter 8 Theme One: Cultural Awareness Chapter 9 Analysis of Cultural Awareness Chapter 10 Theme Two: Ethnic Loyalty Chapter 11 Analysis of Ethnic Loyalty Chapter 12 Theme Three: Migration Experience Chapter 13 Analysis of Migration Experience Chapter 14 Theme Four: Religion Chapter 15 Analysis of Religion Chapter 16 Discussion of Themes Chapter 17 Member Checking Chapter 18 Conclusion and Recommendations Chapter 19 Appendices Chapter 20 Index

Editorial Reviews

Dr. Faruque's conclusions are enlightening, and she offers significant recommendations for further study of the Hmong refugees. The research study presented in this text is a valuable addition to the body of literature on the subject of Hmong immigration to the United States; it provides a base knowledge needed for responding to the needs of the Hmong people and for empowering them to become active participants in the greater community.

Hosea L. Perry