Book

Puerto Rican Americans: the meaning of migration to the mainland

Prentice-HallEnglewood Cliffs, N.J. • Published In 1987 • Pages: xvi, 208

By: Fitzpatrick, Joseph P..

Abstract
This work examines the meaning of migration as a profound human experience for both Puerto Ricans and native New Yorkers. The focus of the study, however, is on the quest of the Puerto Rican for social identity, and the long process involved from the initial landing of the migrants in New York City to their incorporation as New Yorkers. The document presented here discusses the dynamics of migration, the Puerto Rican community in New York City, the family, poverty and public welfare, the problem of 'color', religion, Puerto Ricans and the school system, drug abuse, and the new generation of Puerto Rican poets and authors who comprise the group known as the 'Nuyoricans'. Information contained in chapters three and five, dealing with the island background and the family in Puerto Rico, have been indexed for the SU01 Puerto Ricans - Island file.
Subjects
External migration
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Cultural identity and pride
Settlement patterns
Literature
Social relationships and groups
Alcoholism and drug addiction
Religious denominations
Education system
Elementary education
Liberal arts education
culture
Puerto Ricans (Mainland)
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Sociologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle 1992
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1971-
Coverage Place
New York, N.Y., United States
Notes
[by] Joseph P. Fitzpatrick
Includes index
LCCN
86022590
LCSH
Puerto Ricans--New York (N.Y.)--Social life and customs/Puerto Ricans--United States--Social life and customs/New York (N.Y.)--Social life and customs