Article
Teenage marriage among Hmong American Women
Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
(2014)
Abstract
As Hmong transition to life in America, efforts are made by Hmong to maintain traditional cultural
practices. This article explores the traditional practice of early marriage among Hmong women and
their responses to this practice. As Hmong women acculturate to American ways, women may question
the role of traditional practices in their identity and everyday lives. This study examines the family
socialization and individual processes associated with teenage marriage among Hmong American
women. Interviews with 12 Hmong American women who were married in their teens describe their
experiences.
Keywords
- teenage marriage,
- Hmong
Disciplines
Publication Date
2014
Citation Information
Pa Der Vang. "Teenage marriage among Hmong American Women" Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment (2014) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/pader-vang/12/