Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Acknowledgments xii
5. Definitions of Terms xiv
6. Map of the West Indies xvi
7. Introduction 3
8. Part One: Background, Theoretical Focus, and Outline of the Book
9. 1. Theoretical Framework 11
10. 2. Immigration and the Immigration Process 27
11. 3. After Immigration: Identity and Culture Shock 43
12. Part Two: Life in Canada
13. 4. Marriage, Relationships, and Family Organization 57
14. 5. The Impact of Racism on Employment 102
15. 6. The Educational Experiences of Caribbean Youth 120
16. 7. Religion 148
17. 8. Leisure and Social Life 167
18. 9. The Illegal Subculture 182
19. 10. Relations with Police, Justice, and the Courts 201
20. 11. Coping Mechanisms: Strategies of Adaptation to Canadian Society 226
21. 12. Coping Mechanisms for Racism at the Individual Level 248
22. 13. Summary and Conclusions 268
23. Appendix A: Description of the Interview Sample 279
24. Appendix B: Caribbean Community Institutions in Toronto 281
25. References 285
26. Index 294