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History and Culture of the Hmong People

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History of the Hmong People

• The introductory chapter from the book, Hmong Means Free by Sucheng Chan is available at: http://www.stolaf.edu/people/cdr/hmong/publications/hmf-intro.html This 25 page document is a review of the history of the Hmong from the 17^th century through their immigration to the US.

The Hmong Culture

• Anthropologist Gary Yia Lee offers his reflections on what it means to be Hmong in this 9-page article from the Hmong Studies Journal. "Cultural Identity in Post-Modern Society: Reflections on What is a Hmong?" reviews the heritage, language, religion and values of Hmong people. Web address: http://www.atrax.net.au/userdir/yeulee/ahtmpages/Topical.htm
• The Lao Family Community of Minnesota reviews the characteristics of the Hmong culture in a 17-page document describing the history, holidays, language, religion, family roles and world views of Hmong people. Especially interesting is the section on cultural differences between the world views or values of Southeast Asian and American persons. Suggestions are provided for working effectively with Hmong, especially in the workplace. Web address: http://www.laofamily.org/hmongculture.htm
• "Hmong World View and Social Structure" by Gary Yia Lee is a 10-page article on characteristic gender roles, families and clans in Hmong society. Web address: http://www.atrax.net.au/userdir/yeulee/ahtmpages/Culture.htm
• "The Relationship of the Hmong" by Gary Yia Lee is a 6-page article describing the lineage and clan structure of Hmong families. Web address: http://www.stolaf.edu/people/cdr/hmong/hmong-au/lineage.htm
• "Household and Marriage in a Thai Highland Society" by Gary Yia Lee is a 5-page article on the family and marriage traditions of Hmong society. Web address: http://www.atrax.net.au/userdir/yeulee/ahtmpages/Culture.htm

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