Pierogies to Hamburgers: An Immigration Story
Submission Type
Event
Expected Graduation Date
2013
Location
Atrium, Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
4-20-2013 9:00 AM
End Date
4-20-2013 10:00 AM
Disciplines
Anthropology
Abstract
This ethnography follows the story of one immigrant, Agnieszka Kubas, from Poland to America. Collaborative ethnography and photography were utilized to gain insight into Agnieszka’s experiences and the impacts of immigration. Using participant observation and interviews, Agnieszka and I created photos and captions to capture the defining characteristics of her story. The main issues identified were the language barrier, the transition to the American school system, and the balance of both her Polish and American identities. The research provides insight into Polish immigration in particular though themes that came across may be generalized to the experiences of many American immigrants.
Pierogies to Hamburgers: An Immigration Story
Atrium, Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University
This ethnography follows the story of one immigrant, Agnieszka Kubas, from Poland to America. Collaborative ethnography and photography were utilized to gain insight into Agnieszka’s experiences and the impacts of immigration. Using participant observation and interviews, Agnieszka and I created photos and captions to capture the defining characteristics of her story. The main issues identified were the language barrier, the transition to the American school system, and the balance of both her Polish and American identities. The research provides insight into Polish immigration in particular though themes that came across may be generalized to the experiences of many American immigrants.