Crosscurrents: west indian immigrants and race
Auteur :
Vickerman, Milton
Éditeur :
Vickerman, Milton
ISBN :
9780195117448
Date de publication :
1 sept. 1998
Dimensions :
24,3 x 16,2 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
566 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This text presents first-hand accounts of racial experiences among West Indian immigrants living in New York City. These interviews show how, through contact with whites and African Americans, West Indians construct a unique identity for themselves which emphasizes achievement and successes over racial solidarity.