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Drachman, Diane; Halberstadt, Anna – Journal of Multicultural Social Work, 1992
Proposes a conceptual framework for understanding the immigration experience. Outlines critical variables in the departure (premigration), transit, and resettlement stages of migration. Includes examples from the experiences of Soviet Jewish immigrants. Discusses changes in Soviet and U.S. policies that affect immigrant adaptation and delivery of…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Culture Conflict, Delivery Systems, Human Services
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Mayadas, Nazneen S.; Elliott, Doreen – Journal of Multicultural Social Work, 1992
Discusses xenophobia as a key factor in inhibiting social integration of immigrants. Categorizes the social situations of immigrants and other minority groups based on their high/low economic and high/low cultural integration. Suggests interventions at the policy, institutional, community, and individual level to lessen xenophobia. (37 references)…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), Economic Factors, Ethnic Bias