Everyday Life and Struggles: The Puerto Rican Experience in Chicago
Puerto Rican migration to the United States began at the end of the 18th century. A large group of Puerto Rican households came to Chicago between 1940 and 1960. Although the goal was to improve lives, Puerto Ricans in Chicago experienced a type of acculturation different from others Puerto Ricans in other states. This research examines the dynamics of Puerto Rican people in Chicago. It locates where Puerto Ricans live in the city and the problems they commonly confront. The work analyzes information gathered from relevant books and interviews conducted in the Puerto Rican neighborhood Humboldt Park. The results suggest that these households come to Chicago to improve their living environment. They cluster in well defined neighborhoods where they confront common problems: racism, poverty, inequality, and gentrification.
School:
University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras
Department:
Geography
Research Advisor:
David Wilson
Department of Research Advisor:
Geography
Year of Publication:
2003