@article{9cdf58a2-3866-4926-bc39-df8c54c57c6a, author = {Joanna Wojdon}, title = {Polish Americans’ reception of the „Solidarity” immigration cohort}, journal = {Migration Studies – Review of Polish Diaspora}, volume = {2018 (XLIV)}, number = {Vol. 170, Issue 4}, year = {2018}, issn = {2081-4488}, pages = {31-43},keywords = {Polish diaspora; Solidarity trade union; immigration; 1980–1990; Poles in USA; Poland under communism.}, abstract = {The article discusses mutual relations between the Polish American ethnic group and new immigrants from Poland who were arriving to the United States in the 1980s. The author claims that despite high expectations of both sides the relations were far from harmonious and mutually rewarding, provides examples and formulates reasons thereof. The emphasis is put on the diff erences between the two groups. The experiences of post-World War II Polish exiles in their contacts with the established Polish diaspora serve as a point of reference.}, doi = {10.4467/25444972SMPP.18.044.9446}, url = {https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/smpp/article/polish-americans-reception-of-the-solidarity-immigration-cohort} }