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Various factors that affect the transnational experiences of immigrant & second-generation populations are examined. It is contended that contemporary understandings of transnationalism are primarily concerned with cultural practices; however, it is argued that historical determinants must be contemplated since the experiences of first-generation immigrant populations are shaping the lives of second-generation ethnic groups. Research is subsequently urged to dedicate more attention to the impact of immigration on the receiving countries. Although future studies are encouraged to continue examining the emergence of anti-immigrant sentiment in receiving countries, it is stressed that scholarship must also acknowledge programs within host societies that facilitate or promote multiculturalism. Scholars are implored to investigate differences in the effects that state ideologies have had upon first- & second-generation ethnic populations. 2 References. J. W. Parker

The consequences of the English-speaking West Indian community's creation of a transnational social space in New York for participating in transnational activities are contemplated. An overview of West Indian immigration & transnational practices is presented. Telephone interviews with second-generation West Indian Americans (N = 35) were conducted to determine how these individuals preserved relations with their parents' countries-of-origin. Several findings are reported, eg, participants used letter writing as a primary method of contacting homeland societies & a majority of participants expressed a West Indian American identity. Moreover, participants identified multiple factors that curtailed their transnational connections to homeland societies including life-cycle events, parental influence, & external circumstances. It is concluded that the West Indian community in New York functions as a substitute for homeland West Indian societies for many West Indian Americans. 46 References. J. W. Parker