The impact of migration and intergenerational changes on the Cuban family in the United States

Authors

Darna Aybar Guardia, Florida International University

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Major/Program

Global and Sociocultural Studies

First Advisor's Name

Lisandro Perez

First Advisor's Committee Title

Committee Chair

Second Advisor's Name

Steve Fjellman

Third Advisor's Name

Betty Morrow

Date of Defense

6-24-2004

Abstract

This study examines changes in the Cuban family in the United States produced by time, migration, and the rise of new generations. The thesis will use a data set extracted from the 5% Public Use Microdata Series (PUMS) of the U.S. Decennial Census of Population for the years 1970, 1980 and 1990. Contingency table analysis and comparison of means were used to examine various family-related variables. The analysis points to changes in the traditional Cuban family towards less traditional family arrangements. The multigenerational feature of the Cuban household has diminished as the elderly have become independent and are more likely to be living on their own. Although female labor participation remains high, the occupational patterns of the first generation of Cuban women have diversified and a new trend has emerged for the second generation. The second generation of Cuban women demonstrates a strong inclination for white-collar occupations. Fertility rates remain low.

Identifier

FI14032382

Recommended Citation

Aybar Guardia, Darna, "The impact of migration and intergenerational changes on the Cuban family in the United States" (2004). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1351.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1351