Relative abilities: Hmong -American kinship in Wisconsin
Author(s):
Keown-bomar, Julie
Format:
Thesis
Degree granted:
Ph.D.
Publisher:
Ann Arbor : University of Minnesota, 2003.
Pages:
230
Language:
English
Abstract:
Kinship shapes the lives and destinies of millions of refugees and immigrants around the world. Family ties, more than any other force, draw immigrants to new areas. Once resettled, kinship can be crucial to a group's ability to endure and thrive in the face of cultural change and adversity. I offer evidence that through kinship networks and family strategies, Hmong-American refugees create continuity and adapt to new situations. Gender and generation have a bearing on people's perspectives and experiences, a point I underscore in the analysis. This research is based on the premise that kinship is a compelling cultural resource for Hmong people in the United States and a meaningful analytical category in cultural anthropology.