Dominicans in New York City : power from the margins

This volume forms part of the Latino Communities, Emerging Voices Political, Social, Cultural and Legal Issues series. This study explores the diverse struggles of incorporation pursued by immigrants from the Dominican Republic to one city in the United States- New York City. The Dominican Republic, the second largest country of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, was the nation that sent the most immigrants to New York City during the 1980s and 1990s. This study chronicles the lives of Dominicans in New York City: their difficulties, their courage, and their boldness to incorporate themselves into American politics.

1. Introduction 2. Ethnic Identity of Dominicans in New York City 3. Dominicans at the Margins 4. Neighborhood Change and Ethnic Solidarity 5. The Rolde of Social Service Agencies 6. The Politics of Community Control 7. An Added Burden for Dominican Women 8. The Alternative Politics of Dominican Women 9. Dominicans in a Multiethnic Setting 10. Conclusion