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Karen migrants find life in America has its downside... "When members of the Thai community in the US are asked to help resettle newly arrived Karen refugees from the Thai-Burmese border, old clich?s surface. ?Are these people members of the God?s Army?? ask some. Others recall headline-grabbing incidents like the murder of a Thai woman by her Burmese maid. Many Americans share this prejudiced view of the Karen arrivals, believing they have no idea of civilized bathroom or kitchen hygiene. Some are surprised that the Karen actually wear shoes..."

Creator/author: 

Ampika Jirat

Source/publisher: 

"The Irrawaddy" Vol. 15, No.6

Date of Publication: 

2007-06-00

Date of entry: 

2008-05-03

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  • Individual Documents

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English

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