Innovations in the Struggle for Self-Reliance: The Hmong Experience in the United States
Author(s):
Fass, Simon M
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
International Migration Review, Volume 20, Issue 2 (1986-07). pp. 351-380.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Theory suggests that the process by which traditional societies become more self-reliant involves entrepreneurship in experimenting with different ways to move from known to unknown forms of economic activity. Innovative projects in the US indicate that Hmong refugees are in the midst of such a movement. Progress to date has been slow & difficult, but the fact that the projects exist & that participants in many of them are learning how to improve performance provides a basis for cautious optimism about self-reliance outcomes. 8 Tables, 82 References. HA