Salvadorans and other Central Americans have a strong presence in
the United States because of the recent civil wars, natural
disasters, and resulting economic downturns in the region. Most
fled the right-wing death squads that were funded by the Reagan and
first Bush Administrations and that targeted civilian populations
in the 1980s and 1990s. The war in El Salvador left more than
80,000 people dead and more than 9,000 "disappeared." In The
Salvadoran Americans, readers will understand the fuller context of
Salvadoran and Central American immigration to the United States
and how these new Americans are adjusting to and contributing to
U.S. society. It is key to understanding recent political,
immigration, economic, and gang issues. The land of El Salvador and
its demography, language, history, including the war and Peace
Accords, culture, and religion are briefly surveyed to begin. A
major section then covers the immigration laws and status of the
refugees once they arrived. The reasons for emigration and waves of
migrations of Central Americans since the 1870s are explained
further. Recent demographics offer concrete numbers to better
analyze the new populations. Other chapters cover adjustment and
integration issues, emphasizing family and community influences.
Employment, political, health, and youth issues, including gang
participation, are discussed. The contributions to U.S. society and
culture, including participation in the labor force, food, and
artistic output, as well as profiles of noted Salvadorans in the
United States, round out the narrative. Many photos from the major
Salvadoran communities, particularly in California, Washington,
D.C., and Texas, are interspersed inthe text.
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