Book

Changing lives of refugee Hmong women

University of Washington PressSeattle • Published In 1994 • Pages:

By: Donnelly, Nancy D..

Abstract
This work is a study of recent (1980s) Hmong immigrants to Seattle, Washington and their changing gender roles in both the social and economic spheres as the Hmong women adapt to new social conditions and opportunities in the United States. Donnelly focuses specifically in this study on changing patterns of courtship, household decision making, and the manner in which women incorporate new values into their lives while attempting to retain elements of their basic identity (back cover). Additional chapters in the book provide information on general concepts of social change and its relationship to the Hmong, the PAJ NTAUB needlework of the Hmong and its sale, wedding customs, and domestic conflict within the society. The author's role as a participant observer is noted throughout the text.
Subjects
Observation in research
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Buying and selling
Retail marketing
Cooperative organization
Ingroup antagonisms
Marriage
Mode of marriage
Arranging a marriage
Nuptials
Family relationships
Public assistance
Gender roles and issues
culture
North American Hmong
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2000
Field Date
1980-1985
Coverage Date
1980-1988
Coverage Place
Seattle, Washington, United States
Notes
Nancy D. Donnelly
Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-215) and index
LCCN
94005746
LCSH
Hmong Americans