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Segmented assimilation and cross-national comparative research on the integration of immigrants and their children
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Abstract In the study of immigrant integration - understood as the integration of immigrants and their offspring - segmented assimilation theory stands out as the most comprehensive, coherent and systematic approach in its field. It is much discussed, but also much contested. This article attempts a critical... view more
In the study of immigrant integration - understood as the integration of immigrants and their offspring - segmented assimilation theory stands out as the most comprehensive, coherent and systematic approach in its field. It is much discussed, but also much contested. This article attempts a critical evaluation of the theory. It looks also at the question if the theory applies to Europe and if it can thus be used in cross-national research.... view less
Keywords
integration
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Sociology of the Youth, Sociology of Childhood
Social Problems
Free Keywords
segmented assimilation; downward assimilation; second generation; Europe; United States
Document language
English
Publication Year
2010
Page/Pages
p. 1214-1230
Journal
Ethnic and Racial Studies, 33 (2010) 7
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/01419871003615306
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)