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Green, Charles – Migration Today, 1984
Discusses the culture of Caribbean immigrants to the United States and its effect on their adaptation to the American health system. Proposes that health policy direct additional funding to areas where Caribbeans are concentrated, and that Americans develop understanding of the cultural differences between Caribbeans and U.S. native, non-White…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Differences, Health Services, Immigrants
Fornaro, Robert J. – Migration Today, 1984
Reviews literature on the experiences of Asian Indians living in the United States. Discusses integration problems, the different needs of professionals and non-professionals, and effects of and reactions to the recent Supreme Court ruling classifying this group as non-Caucasian. (KH)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Asian Americans, Cultural Differences, Group Unity
Foner, Nancy – Migration Today, 1984
Discusses reasons behind the large influx of Jamaicans into New York City, and discusses their attitudes, experiences, and plans. Predicts that despite the hardships Jamaicans encounter in New York (cold weather, prejudice, and crime), economic opportunities available will cause most of them to stay rather than return to their native land. (GC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Blacks, Cultural Differences, Employment Opportunities
Alcalay, Rina – Migration Today, 1984
Reviews research and data on the factors influencing the lives of Hispanic women in the United States. Considers differences between Mexican American, Puerto Rican, and Cuban American women and differences between Anglo and Hispanic family norms. Also discusses labor force participation. (KH)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cubans, Cultural Differences, Employment Patterns


