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Description
An essential introduction to the history, culture, and everyday lives of Filipino Americans, highlighting their evolving identity and vital contributions to the American mosaic.
Beginning with the complex history of the Philippines-colonization, revolution, US rule, and independence, this book traces the migration of Filipinos to the United States and the formation of diverse Filipino American communities across the country. It explains how waves of immigration, changes in US immigration law, and shifting political and economic conditions shaped where Filipino Americans settled and how they built their lives.
Moving from history into contemporary experience, the book explores key aspects of daily life for Filipino Americans, including food and culinary traditions, religion and spirituality, and major holidays and celebrations. Chapters on economics and education examine work patterns, professional achievement, and barriers to opportunity, while discussions of gender roles and family life show how older cultural expectations intersect with younger generations' American upbringing. Analysis of media and popular culture highlights how Filipino Americans are portrayed in film, television, music, and social media, and how community members use these platforms to tell their own stories. Profiles of notable Filipino Americans from politics, the arts, sports, business, and activism offer concrete examples of leadership and influence, illustrating how this community shapes and enriches the broader American mosaic.
This clear, structured overview provides students, educators, and general readers with an accessible guide to understanding Filipino American history and contemporary life.
Accessibility Information
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- WCAG level AA
- WCAG v2.2 compliant
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- No accessibility features offered by the reading system, device or reading software are disabled or otherwise unusable with the product
- Has alternative text descriptions for images
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Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Immigration to the United States
2. Culture and Beliefs
3. Daily Life
4. The Struggle for Equality and Representation
5. Media and the Arts
6. Notable People and Organizations
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Product details
| Published | 26 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 9798765130858 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 13 bw illus |
| Series | The American Mosaic |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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