The Process of Immigration: Exploring This Phenomenon Among English-Speaking Caribbean Women In Jamaica, Queens, New York

by Celicia Marcia Paruag
June 2nd, 2023

This dissertation reviews the stories of immigrant women from the English-speaking Caribbean to design a plan and a timely response to fill the gap in services accessible to immigrant women in the City of Jamaica, Queens, New York. In addition, the project recommends collaborating with faith-based groups to provide tangible solutions to immigrant women in this area, utilizing existing support structures. Using three-time categories when an immigrant woman has immigrated and lived in the United States of America for 1-3 years, 4-6 years, and 7-9 years, this study explores gendered immigration experiences among immigrant women. Based on accounts of their lived experiences, the project provides insight into how to build a better support system for future immigrant women by collaborating with faith-based organizations and using their coping mechanisms and acculturation processes. Documenting each woman’s journey provided insight into her plights, fears, joys, and strengths. While their ages and countries vary, their stories converge to form a practical and helpful response to gendered immigration.