We will be looking into the gap between immigrant groups and their American-born children in terms of generation, culture, values, and goals to see the effects of this gap on the children’s identity construction and their ability to assimilate into mainstream American society. Just as there is segmented assimilation between immigrant groups of different national origin, there is also segmented assimilation between an immigrant group and the children they are raising in America. Everyone experiences integration differently based off of group factors and critical sites. Racial stratification also creates obstacles for racial groups, especially immigrants. It is essential to recognize these mechanisms to better understand immigrant group values and identity within American society.
Members: Sharon Cortez, Geleen Abenoja, Christine Nguyen, Estefany Ramos