Between two cultures : the case of Cambodian women in America
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Between two cultures : the case of Cambodian women in America
Peter Lang, c2007
Available at / 1 libraries
-
No Libraries matched.
- Remove all filters.
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [123]-131)
Contents of Works
- One: Coming to America
- Two: Origins of the journey : where they came from and why?
- Three: All America city
- Four: a new beginning : challenges and opportunities
- Five: From tradition to modern : family changes among Cambodian women
- Six: Toward empowerment : community institution building
- Seven: Conclusion
- Notes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Between Two Cultures: The Case of Cambodian Women in America is a study of Cambodian (Khmer) refugee women who settled in Lowell, Massachusetts, a city known for its immigrant history. This study describes the « journeys made and the challenges faced by these newcomers as they attempted resettlement in an environment very different from their home country. Simply and lucidly, Mitra Das gives us captivating insights and an understanding of the experiences of this group of refugees from « different shores. In so doing, she brings to life the processes and conditions that are important for adaptation to American society. It can be a valuable source for understanding the dynamics of migration, ethnicity, and gender and can be used for those courses in sociology. People outside of academia working with refugee and immigrant groups will also find this book to be a valuable resource.
by "Nielsen BookData"