Journal #1 Chapter six, “The Reorganization of Hmong American Families in Response to Poverty,” focuses on the resettlement of Hmong immigrants in the US and the conditions they face during that process. To begin with, Hmongs had a difficult time resettling in America as their families were often separated, they gained physical/mental health conditions due to the stress and trauma endured during the move, and they also were forced into using public assistance for their social and economic problems. The US government were of little to no help as they cut the funding for refugees and added more and more restrictions and policies that worked against them, leading to constant migration of Hmongs within the US. Trying to assimilate to American culture resulted in a decrease in family/household size as the social and economic environment varied from back home. The disadvantages the Hmong community faced due to America’s social institutions caused the high poverty levels they experience.…show more content… The shifting migration policies allowed for an increase in Asians on the basis of switching statuses, family reunification, and employment opportunities. The change in patterns show a deconcentration of Asian Americans in certain typical areas like CA, NY, and HI in which they used to settle in, but an expansion to new destinations. Many of the incoming Asians no longer settle in enclaves due to their descent financial means that allow them to go directly into the suburbs. This created a new environment called “ethnoburbs,” in which Asian Americans are creating their own businesses, culturally expanding, and becoming active in their politics of their area. It has become more and more easier for Asian to assimilate into the American
