ISBN:
9780804790574
,
0804790574
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xvi, 250 pages)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Abrego, Leisy J., 1975- Sacrificing families
DDC:
305.868
Keywords:
Salvadorans Family relationships
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United States
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Immigrants Family relationships
;
United States
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Immigrants Family relationships
;
El Salvador
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Immigrant families El Salvador
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Children of immigrants El Salvador
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Immigrants Family relationships
;
Immigrants Family relationships
;
Immigrant families
;
Children of immigrants
;
Salvadorans Family relationships
;
Emigrants and Immigrants
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Family Separation
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Children of immigrants El Salvador
;
El Salvador Emigration and immigration
;
Social aspects
;
Immigrant families El Salvador
;
Immigrants Family relationships
;
El Salvador
;
Immigrants Family relationships
;
United States
;
Salvadorans Family relationships
;
United States
;
United States Emigration and immigration
;
Social aspects
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies
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Immigrant families
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Immigrants ; Family relationships
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Children of immigrants
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Emigration and immigration ; Social aspects
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El Salvador Emigration and immigration
;
Social aspects
;
United States Emigration and immigration
;
Social aspects
;
El Salvador Emigration and immigration
;
Social aspects
;
United States Emigration and immigration
;
Social aspects
;
El Salvador
;
United States
;
El Salvador
;
United States
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Abstract:
Widening global inequalities make it difficult for parents in developing nations to provide for their children, and both mothers and fathers often find that migration in search of higher wages is their only hope. Their dreams are straightforward: with more money, they can improve their children's lives. But the reality of their experiences is often harsh, and structural barriers-particularly those rooted in immigration policies and gender inequities-prevent many from reaching their economic goals. Sacrificing Families offers a first-hand look at Salvadoran transnational
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-242) and index. - Description based on print version record
