Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 14:06:41
Major
Anthropology
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2015
Abstract
This paper examines the life histories of members of the Karen refugee community in Akron, Ohio. This research was done to better understand the difficulties the community faces as the Karen adjust to life in the United States. The larger historical context of ethnic conflict in Burma, the country they fled, is explored before a discussion of the anthropological work that was undertaken by the author. Life histories, collected through interviews, were analyzed thematically. Finally, suggestions are made for ways to aid in the transition of the Karen with a focus on the process to gain U.S. citizenship.
Research Sponsor
Isa Rodriguez-Soto
First Reader
Oghentoja Okoh
Second Reader
Carolyn Behrman
Recommended Citation
Powley, Megan, "Life Histories of Refugees from Burma in Akron, Ohio" (2015). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 125.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/125