Culture Profiles
Culture Profiles provide short introductions to the cultural background
of refugee populations. Select from the links below to learn more
about a particular group. These profiles are developed for refugee
service providers and others assisting newcomers to the United States.
Each one contains a basic introduction to the people, history, and culture
of the group concerned and includes topics such as history, geography,
economy, social structure, gender roles, language and literacy, education,
religion, art and song, food and dress, festivities, names, and features
of the language.
Refugees from Burma: Their Backgrounds and Refugee Experiences
This profile provides information about the diverse histories, cultures, and refugee experiences of the refugees from Burma, with a focus on the Burmans, the Karen and their various subgroups, and the Chin. Designed as a resource for refugee service providers but likely to be of use to teachers, local government agency staff, and others who interact with the Burmese, the profile also addresses the early experiences of the Burmese already resettled in the U.S.
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The Meskhetian Turks: An Introduction to their History, Culture and Resettlement Experiences
This profile provides general information about Meskhetian Turks and their history. Topics covered include Meskhetian Turk communities around the world, culture, language and education, and resettlement in the United States, as well as recommended reading.
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Liberians:
An Introduction to Their History and Culture
This profile provides general information about the Liberian people and
their history. Topics covered include Life in Liberian, Liberian refugees
in West Africa, language, and resettlement in the United States as well
as recommended reading.
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online.
Muslim
Refugees in the United States: A Guide for Service Providers
Patricia S. Maloof, Fariyal Ross-Sheriff, & Ali S. Asani
This book provides a basic introduction to the worldview of Muslim peoples
as manifested in their religion and culture. Topics covered include an overview
of the fundamental tenets of Islam, necessary conditions for successful resettlement,
illustrated with case studies, special considerations when working with Muslim
men, women, children, and elderly, and a list of resources for both refugees
and service providers.
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The
Hmong: An Introduction to Their History and Culture
John Duffy, Roger Harmon, Donald A. Ranard, Bo Thao, & Kou Yang
This culture profile is a valuable resource for service providers, educators,
employers, and others interested in learning more about the Hmong. Based
on current research as well as wisdom gained form
resettlement of the first groups of Hmong refugees, the profile includes
general information about the Hmong people, their history, their lives
in Laos and Thailand, literacy and education issues, resettlement
matters, and information about Hmong languages, including a list of
common words, phrases, and sayings.
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online.
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The
Somali Bantu: Their History and Culture
Dan Van Lehman & Omar Eno
This booklet is a basic introduction to the people, history and cultures of
the Somali Bantu. It is designed primarily for service providers and
others assisting Somali Bantu refugees in their new communities in the United
States.
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online.
The Bosnians
Lynn Maners
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The Haitians
Center for Applied Linguistics, U.S. Department of State
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The Iraqis
Barbara Robson
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The Iraqi Kurds
Barbara Robson
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The
Somalis: Their History and Culture
Diana Briton Putman and Mohamood Cabdi Noor
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From the archives
See also: Refugees from Sudan
