Date of Award
12-2013
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Anthropology
First Advisor
Dr. Bilinda Straight
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
Refugee resettlement is often observed by focusing on external indicators of integration such as employment and English proficiency. What is often ignored is the multi-faceted process refugees experience in regard to the emotions that occur during these transitions of resettlement. Emotional stressors include financial concerns, work-related issues, a lack of adequate counseling services and ESL support that can all lead to increased anxiety. This paper examines the process of resettlement that northeast African and sub-Saharan African refugees have experienced including issues of unsafe working conditions, changing gender roles, and a lack of adequate time for adjusting to the culture.
Recommended Citation
Roushangar, Diane, "Refugee Reflections: A Focus on the Lived Experiences of African Refugees Resettling in Michigan" (2013). Masters Theses. 3529.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/3529