Factors associated with the immigration of the Japanese to the United States, which began in the 1880's, are discussed in this document. The types of occupations Japanese pursued and why and how they were discriminated against in their adopted country are also examined. The historical background behind the relaxation of Japan's emigration policies…

This kit provides a summary of a scholarly paper, discussion questions, and activities to promote constructive debate between scholars and ethnic groups about the role of women in working class ethnic communities. The paper identifies these women as descendants of immigrant women who still live in large industrial centers of the East and Midwest.…