Cultural conflict and adaptation: the case of Hmong children in American society

Trueba, Henry T.; Jacobs, Lila; Kirton, Elizabeth

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Cultural conflict and adaptation: the case of Hmong children in American society

The Falmer Press • New York • Published In 1990 • Pages:

By: Trueba, Henry T., Jacobs, Lila, Kirton, Elizabeth.

Abstract
This is a study of the cultural adaptation of Indochinese children (particularly Hmong) to American mainstream society in the community of La Playa in southern California. Emphasis is on assimilation of the Hmong into the American educational system and problems that have resulted. These problems include differential adjustment to the school system, teachers' prejudices against minority students, and efforts on the part of schools to promote the adjustment of the children and their families. The source concludes with an analysis of the theoretical and practical significance of this study in the education of minority groups. This section deals not only with the theoretical implications of education, but also with the background of several so-called 'learning disabled' Indochinese children, as well as with general problems of educating minority populations.

Research methods

Theoretical orientation in research and its results

Speech

Internal migration

External migration

Acculturation and culture contact

Educational theory and methods

Students