essay

The qualitatively different and massive nature of the Cuban outflow after Castro's revolution

cuban exiles in florida : their presence and contribution • Miami, Florida • Published In 1991 • Pages: 175-205

By: Jorge, Antonio, Moncarz, Raul.

Abstract
This article presents an in-depth analysis of the patterns and processes of Cuban emigration to the United States including data on early nineteenth century migrations as well as those following the post-revolutionary period in Cuba after 1959. The authors discuss motivational factors for the migrations, settlement patterns in the United States, Cuban adaptation and acculturation to the host society, occupational mobility, discrimination, and education.
Subjects
External migration
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Occupational specialization
Labor supply and employment
Ethnic stratification
culture
Cuban Americans
HRAF PubDate
1998
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Unknown
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1997
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1959-1990
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
Antonio Jorge and Raul Moncarz
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
91164146
LCSH
Cuban Americans