Work experiences of professional West Indian immigrant women in the United States: An exploratory study

    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Barrett,Kyla-Gaye Simone (Author)
    Format:
    Dissertation/Thesis
    Publication Date:
    2010
    URL:
    http://search.proquest.com/docview/577072123/fulltextPDF/4081F5E8747644B1PQ/1?accountid=14553
    Published:
    New Jersey: Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    ProQuest Dissertations and Theses
    Subject Term:
    Caribbean area, Blacks, Women, Racism, Psychology, Emigrants and immigration, Transnationalism, Discrimination, Professional, Afro-Caribbean, Work-family balance, Career success, Mentor, and Professionals
    Notes:
    203 p., Explores the work experiences of professional Caribbean immigrant English-speaking women in the United States. Much study has been dedicated to the experiences and success of Caribbean immigrant women and men in service and domestic roles. The study explores these professional immigrant women's experiences attaining career success in the United States racial society. Data was obtained from 12 professional Caribbean immigrant women using semi-structured interviews conducted by the researcher.

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