The Mother Behind The Worker: Maternal Guilt Among Migrant Latine Mothers in Central Washington’s Tree-Fruit Industry Gabriela Ramirez-Sierra † Project Mentor(s): Claudia Wright ‘Maternal guilt’ refers to the feelings of guilt and inadequacy experienced by mothers who believe they are not a ‘good enough’ parent. Being a mother is a central identity in the Latine culture. Latine mothers are portrayed as strong caretakers who sacrifice for their children and family. Many Latine mothers struggle with external pressures from both cultural and Western expectations of motherhood, which may lead to guilt within mothers. Immigrant Latine mothers face additional, complex, and intersecting barriers that shape their experience of motherhood in the U.S. While supporting their family emotionally and economically, mothers may also face the fear of deportation, stereotypes of Latine parents, language barriers, unflexible work schedules, lack of affordable childcare, and limited health care. These challenges are relevant when considering the experiences of Latine mothers working in agriculture in Central Washington (CW) state. There is a large representation of im(migrant) Latine workers, including women and mothers, in the CW agriculture industry. This project aims to explore how maternal guilt is experienced and negotiated within migrant Latine Mothers working in Central Washington’s Tree-Fruit industry. Using a qualitative approach, this study will conduct in-depth, semi-structured interviews with approximately 15–20 participants. The goals of this study are to give mothers an outlet to share their experiences, gain insight into how they navigate maternal guilt, invite the discussion of maternal guilt in the communities within CW, and promote and develop resources offered to migrant Latine mothers. Presentation Type: Oral Presentation (May 20, 9:30am–5:00pm) Keywords : Latine Motherhood, Maternal Guilt, Migrant Motherhood, Agriculture, Central Washington SOURCE Form ID: 183 Ho’i hou i ka iwikuamo’o: How Hawaiians and Locals on the Continental US Maintain Connection to Hawai’i While Living Away From the Islands Shannon Ulanday Project Mentor(s): Claudia Wright "Ho'i hou i ka iwikuamo'o" meaning “return to the backbone” evokes an image of the spine as representation of generations and inherited wisdom ('Ōlelo No'eau: 1024). This study will explore how Hawaiians and generational Locals "return to the backbone" while living in the continental US and will examine the accessibility of cultural traditions from the continent. This research proposal centers both Native Hawaiians and generational Locals to illuminate their shared history under U.S. imperialism and colonialism, cultural values, and practices, while honoring the critical distinctions between them. Using a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach, this study will employ mixed methods: a survey of at least 100 participants capturing demographics, cultural practices, and a satisfaction/accessibility scale, followed by in-depth "talk-story" interviews with 10 participants. Quantitative data from the survey will be analyzed through descriptive analysis. Qualitative data will be analyzed using MAXQDA and reflexive thematic analysis across five domains: connections to ‘āina (place), community, a better self, past/present/future, and Lāhui. Findings aim to help individuals (re)connect with cultural traditions that sustain their ties to Hawai'i, while strengthening the reach, funding cases, and impact of organizations and programs serving Hawaiian communities in diaspora. Presentation Type: Oral Presentation (May 20, 9:30am–5:00pm) Keywords: Hawaiian Diaspora, Connectedness, Culture, Migration, Lāhui SOURCE Form ID: 186
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