Beschreibung:
Despite their growing presence, research on Caribbean and, especially, African immigrants has been scant. The scarcity of writings on these "other" African Americans contributes to the invisibility of these groups. The objective of this project is to broaden our understanding of these other African Americans. A focus on intra-racial dynamics among African Americans is important because of the ever-growing diversity of America's black population.The Other African Americans is an edited volume of original research that provides historical and contemporary information on African and Caribbean individuals and families. Each chapter addresses a particular topical area covering the most salient issues facing these immigrants to the U.S. today.
America's black population is becoming increasingly diverse and the presence of Caribbean and, especially, African immigrants continues to grow throughout the country.The Other African Americans seeks to broaden our understanding of these groups by exploring the changing intraracial dynamics among African Americans as new immigrants settle in the U.S. and become Americans. This edited volume of original research provides historical and contemporary information on African and Caribbean individuals and families, addressing particular topical areas covering the most salient issues facing these immigrants today.
Chapter 1 The Intersection of Assimilation, Race, Presentation of Self and Transnationalism in America
Chapter 2 Who Are the Other African Americans? Contemporary African and Caribbean Immigrants in the U.S.
Chapter 3 Thinking through Identities: Black Peoples, Race Labels and Ethnic Consciousness
Chapter 4 Marriage and Family Socialization among Black Americans, Caribbean and African Immigrants
Chapter 5 Earnings, Wealth and Social Capital: A Review of Debates and Issues
Chapter 6 Contrasting Religious Preferences between Catholic African Americans and Haitian Americans
Chapter 7 Becoming American and Maintaining an Ethnic Identity: The Case of Dominican Americans
Chapter 8 Beyond Social Distancing: Intermarriage and Ethnic Boundaries among African Americans in Boston
Chapter 9 The Stress of Migration and the Mental Health of African Immigrants