The problems of Russian speaking refugees from the
Ukraine region of the former Soviet Union are the basis for
ethnographic inquiry and the delineation of the role of
voluntary agencies who assist their resettlement in Portland,
Oregon.
Interpretive methods are the foundation for an analysis
of Ukrainians' perceptions of problems inherent in the
migration and communication process. Though their reasons for
emigration are understood, techniques of participant
observation reveal otherwise hidden aspects of the effect of
bilingualism and Ukrainians' perception of the role of
resettlement agencies as representatives of the state.
The intention of the research is to contribute to the
field of anthropological study of social issues and refugee
resettlement. In the aim of conflict resolution, the research
focus seeks to improve communication between those in
authority and those subordinate to the prerogative of
immigration law. / Graduation date: 1994
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/35765 |
| Date | 27 August 1993 |
| Creators | Johnston, Candace G. |
| Contributors | Rosenberger, Nancy |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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