PDF Trauma and Racial Minority Immigrants: Turmoil, Uncertainty, and Resistance

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4. Description Immigrants have long experienced nativist xenophobia and racism, from the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to Trump’s recent call to build a wall. This book is the first to explore in depth the personal trauma endured by immigrants, including their American- born children. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about the persisting historic effects of racism on immigrants. - Amado M. Padilla, PhD, Professor of Developmental and Psychological Sciences, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, Stanford, CA Tummala-Narra and colleagues capture the realities of the lived experiences of immigrants. The focus on resilience, liberation, the application of theory to practice, and, ultimately, healing makes this book essential for any understanding of the past, present, and future of the United States. - Miguel E. Gallardo, PsyD, Professor and Program Director, Aliento, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA Highlights theory, research, and practice concerning various types of trauma and oppression faced by racial minority immigrants.Underscores the link between historical trauma and ongoing trauma.Intersectional: Considers multiple marginalizations, both within ethnic and/or religious communities and within mainstream U.S. context.Strength-based: Considers both stress and resilience, and the heterogeneity of experiences of different subgroups of survivors.

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