Hmong Mens' Adaptation to Life in the United States
Author(s):
Yang, Kou
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
Hmong Studies Journal, Volume 1, Issue 2 (1997). pp. 22-Jan.
Language:
English
Abstract:
The Hmong patriarchal clan system, in combination with mountain dwelling, subsistence agriculture, and ancestral worship, unilaterally shapes the upbringing, values, and behavior of Hmong men; from childhood to old age, Hmong men assume many superior roles, and are perceived by family and society to be the breadwinners, protectors, leaders, and pillars of the family. Hmong men experience great difficulties in acclimating themselves to life in America, where their role is diminished and largely ceremonial.