History of the Hmong people -- Brief history of the Hmong -- The Hmong refugees in diaspora -- The Hmong today -- Hmong culture and traditions in the West -- Hmong family structure -- Hmong cultural values and customs -- Hmong traditions and religious practices -- Hmong marriage and wedding practices -- Hmong funeral services and practices -- Hmong oral traditions and written languages -- Hmong oral traditions -- Hmong linguistics and writing systems -- Hmong challenges, opportunities and successes -- Hmong in public education -- The state of the Hmong community -- Hmong leadership and the journey forward -- Hmong leaders and leadership -- The Hmong journey forward.
Summary:
"The Hmong in the West are war-displaced refugees from China and Laos, though they have been misidentified as belonging to other ethnic groups. This book details the history of the Hmong and their journey from Eastern to Western countries, providing a clear understanding of an immigrant culture little understood by the American public"-- Provided by publisher.
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