Download or read book A Phenomenological Study of Hmong Women s Experience with Forced Marriage in Hmong Culture written by Paj Tshiab Vang and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exploratory qualitative research study utilizes feminist standpoint theory and shame cultures to explore the experience of Hmong women who married young by force of the family, due to a situation that is considered taboo in the Hmong culture. Three situational taboos were considered in this study: (a) premarital pregnancy, (b) bringing the girl home later than the parent(s) liking, and (c) visiting the girl without parental knowledge. Semi-structured interviews with five Hmong women residing in the Central Valley of California were conducted. This study is guided by the principles of hermeneutic phenomenology as described by Van Manen (as cited in Creswell, 2007) and Creswell (2007). Three themes emerged in the study: shame, freedom, and resilience. Findings indicate that shame and the value placed on saving face in the Hmong culture were contributing factors to their forced marriage.
Download or read book Cov Poj Nrauj Ho Yog Leej Twg who are the Poj Nrauj written by Nancy Xiong and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resettling in a new world as refugees from Southeast Asia, the Hmong have faced many issues as they have built their new lives in the United States. For over 35 years, the Hmong have scattered throughout the United States for various reasons: education, economic gains, and family. This study explored a major issue facing the Hmong community, divorce. In particular, the study explored the life experiences and perceptions of divorced Hmong women amongst themselves and in their communities. The research author interviewed seven Hmong women via the following data gathering techniques: face-to-face interviews, snowballing and observation through the phenomenology approach. The study answered the following primary question: Considering there is no place for divorce in the Hmong culture, what have been some of the life experiences of Hmong women who ended their marriage in divorce in the United States? The following sub-questions allowed for elaboration: 1) what effects does divorce have on Hmong women, 2) what are some challenges divorced Hmong women may face on a daily basis and how are these challenges resolved, if so, 3) how do Hmong women feel about themselves after the divorce, and 4) how can the Hmong community best understand and help divorced Hmong women? The results of this research are as follows: echoing what literature has revealed, participants have faced numerous challenges as Hmong women. After divorce, the life experiences of Hmong women changed drastically with no doubt. Participants expressed their challenges and emotional distress ranging from raising children to having support financially and socially to dealing with societal pressure. However, to the most part, they are happy with their decisions and the path(s) they have taken thus far in their lives. They are living the life as they wished. This study is part of a growing body of research on Hmong-American issues in the United States by one of its own members in the community. In using personal experiences, observations, face to face interviews, story and oral histories of Hmong women, this study is a contribution to research on the Hmong-American experiences.
Download or read book Claiming Place written by Chia Youyee Vang and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Countering the idea of Hmong women as victims, the contributors to this pathbreaking volume demonstrate how the prevailing scholarly emphasis on Hmong culture and men as the primary culprits of women’s subjugation perpetuates the perception of a Hmong premodern status and renders unintelligible women’s nuanced responses to patriarchal strategies of domination both in the United States and in Southeast Asia. Claiming Place expands knowledge about the Hmong lived reality while contributing to broader conversations on sexuality, diaspora, and agency. While these essays center on Hmong experiences, activism, and popular representations, they also underscore the complex gender dynamics between women and men and address the wider concerns of gendered status of the Hmong in historical and contemporary contexts, including deeply embedded notions around issues of masculinity. Organized to highlight themes of history, memory, war, migration, sexuality, selfhood, and belonging, this book moves beyond a critique of Hmong patriarchy to argue that Hmong women have been and continue to be active agents not only in challenging oppressive societal practices within hierarchies of power but also in creating alternative forms of belonging. Contributors: Geraldine Craig, Kansas State U; Leena N. Her, Santa Rosa Junior College; Julie Keown-Bomar, U of Wisconsin–Extension; Mai Na M. Lee, U of Minnesota; Prasit Leepreecha, Chiang Mai U; Aline Lo, Allegheny College; Kong Pha; Louisa Schein, Rutgers U; Cathy J. Schlund-Vials, U of Connecticut; Bruce Thao; Ka Vang, U of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
Download or read book Across the Ocean written by Kaying Lo and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hmong women originally from Laos and Thailand are in constant transition due to their journey to America. They have been strong, often quiet, contributors to their families and people, and their strength continues despite the adversities of war and immigration. This researcher used a qualitative approach in seeking to understand the transitions of Hmong women's lives in the United States. This phenomenological study was based on interviews with four Hmong women who spoke about the life changes they faced due to immigration. Interviews were mainly derived from a snowball sample where the participants were friends or relatives of the researcher. Participants who were not immediately connected to the researcher were selected by recommendation of existing participants. The research question was: how has immigration into the United States change Hmong women's lives within their families and culture?
Download or read book Being a Hmong Woman in America written by Jennifer Anne Fendya and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Experiences of Hmong Men who Marry as Adolescents written by Yuepeng Vang and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to explore the issues that arise for adolescent Hmong males who were culturally married under the legal age of eighteen, as well as the resulting pressures they experienced due to competing expectations between traditional Hmong culture and the American context in which they live. More specifically, this study addresses the consequences Hmong males face when they marry young, particularly the ways in which early marriage may affect educational attainment, career/job success, financial stability, health, and general emotional well-being. An exploratory qualitative design was used in the study that included face to face interviews with 7 Hmong adult men who married as adolescents. The findings from this research indicate that the Hmong men who marry as adolescents struggled to fulfill the expectations of a married man, integrate two different worlds (the American mainstream and the traditional Hmong culture) into their everyday life, pursue their education, and achieve financial stability. The findings of this study indicate a much needed insight to practitioners to better assist Hmong males, and their families with respect to the issue of adolescent marriage is key to providing this culturally and ethnically distinct group, who are attempting to find their place in mainstream U.S. society. The information gained in this study will aid social workers in developing more effective interventions with Hmong men, their families, and the overall Hmong community who have either married young or are facing decisions around adolescent marriage.
Download or read book Factors that Contribute Towards And or Impede Hmong Women from Obtaining a Higher Education Degree written by Pa Pam Vue and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Lived Experience of Second generation Hmong American Teen Mothers written by Phoua Xiong and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research and literature tend[s] to focus on racial groups other than Asian Americans due to their relatively statistically low teen pregnancy rates. This study aims to contribute to that gap by examining the lived experience of five second-generation Hmong American teen mothers. Using a phenomenological approach, the study found that most participants were culturally but not legally married, thus they are not counted in the statistics on teen marriages.
Download or read book Experiences of Married Hmong Women in College written by Mai Tong Thao and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Menopausal Transition written by May Yang Hang and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Narrative Study on the Experiences of Hmong Female College Students written by Mai Chao Thao and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since their settlement in the United States, Hmong American women have established themselves in professional organizations across various disciplines as lawyers, teachers, university professors, medical doctors, and political leaders. However, the data on the education achievement of Hmong American women reveal that Hmong American women have one of the lowest educational attainments. According to the 2015 American Community Survey, 20.8% of Hmong American women ages 25 and over has a bachelor or higher degree, whereas 31.9% of White women, 22.4% of Black women and 16.1% of Hispanic women the ages 25 or over. This study will explore, through narrative inquiry, the educational experiences of Hmong American women in college or university; focusing on understanding how their gender and cultural roles influence their educational experiences. This study is guided by the following three question research questions: 1.What do the stories told by Hmong American women reveal about their educational experiences in higher education? 2.What do the stories told by Hmong American women indicate about the challenges they face with their family and culture? 3.What do the stories told by Hmong American women reveal about their identity as Hmong women? This study will be conducted through a conceptual lens incorporating a review of the existing literature from four research streams: (a) the Hmong, (b) the educational achievement and experiences of Hmong American students, (c) Critical Race Theory, and (d) ethnic identity. It will also be conducted through the theoretical lens of Critical Race Theory and the social constructivist paradigm.
Download or read book Perceptions of Hmong Culture Experts in the Twin Cities Area of Minnesota on Traditional Hmong Marriage Practices written by Joseph G. Yang and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study focused on the experiences and perspectives of Hmong culture experts in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota particularly in regard to Hmong traditional marriage practices. Using the phenomenological procedure, data were obtained from one-on-one interviews of ten Hmong culture experts selected using the Delphi method. The culture experts' perceptions highlighted the differing educational needs, health conditions, and lifestyles of the Hmong in the Twin Cities. The results of this research recommended making several changes in Hmong marriage rituals in order to resolve and improve the problems faced in the current marriage ritual.
Download or read book Hmong Women s Experiences in Interethnic Marriages written by Maysee Lee and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Victims of Poverty and Gender Roles written by Willa Sweeney and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sa Pa is a district in Lao Cai Province in the northern mountainous regions of Vietnam that is home to many ethnic minorities, including the Hmong. While Vietnam as a country is a spectacular success story in terms of its remarkable economic growth since the early 2000s, the lives of many ethnic minority groups, including the Hmong, paint a very different picture. Though the Vietnamese government has attempted to implement policies to improve the living conditions of the Hmong, lack of specificity and follow-through have not managed to break the cycle of poverty that many Hmong families experience. Through informal conversation interviews and participatory research methods, this present study found that, economically and politically left behind, the women and girls of the Hmong suffer the most. Faced with a steadfast patriarchal society that favors sons and filial piety, and often living in geographically isolated communities, Hmong women are rarely able to alter the trajectory of their lives. With poor access to resources such as education and health, and facing deeply entrenched gender norms, Hmong women often experience marriage and childbirth at frighteningly young ages; they regularly experience gender-based violence, and are particularly susceptible to traffickers. This paper focuses on the struggles of Hmong women in regards to marriage, gender-based violence, and trafficking. As a disclaimer and for the sake of convenience, the ethnonym Hmong will be used when referring to research participants in this paper, despite the understanding that there are several sects of the Hmong group with distinct cultural differences. No undue generalization is intended.
Download or read book Women in Cultural Transition written by Linde Joveda Getahun and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Leadership Experiences of Hmong Women Leaders in the Hmong Assemblies of God Churches written by Nhia Heurh Vu and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study the lived experience of Hmong women in church leadership are explored. The findings of the studies show that the experience of Hmong women leaders in the Hmong Assemblies of God churches is uniquely multi-dimensional. This study found that they must navigate the complexities of traditional Hmong cosmology, cultural norms, gender norms, and the inter-dynamics between the Hmong culture and the Christian faith. This study found that Hmong women in church leadership experienced inhibiting Hmong cultural impacts, transformative Christian theology impacts, difficult cultural expectations, unsupportive and supportive individuals, the importance of gaining trust, internal struggles, and generational differences.
Download or read book Hmong Women and Reproduction written by Pranee Liamputtong and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2000-08-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the fact that there are many Hmong living in the West (especially in the U.S., France, and Australia), their voices are generally not heard. This is particularly true for Hmong women. Health and welfare professionals complain that there is a lack of knowledge about Hmong women's lives, history, health needs, and reproductive customs. This book is an important resource for those who treat Hmong women.
