The Hispanic Foreign-Born and the Assimilation Experience.

Fernandez, Edward W.; Cresce, Arthur R.

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ERIC Number: EJ355125

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

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The Hispanic Foreign-Born and the Assimilation Experience.

Fernandez, Edward W.; Cresce, Arthur R.

Migration World, v14 n5 p7-11 1986

Analyzes 1980 census data to establish an assimilation profile of recent Hispanic immigrants (from Mexico, Cuba, Central America, and South America) to the United States. Focuses on citizenship status, metropolitan residence, marital status, fertility, educational attainment, labor force status, occupation, and income. Compares these characteristics with those of the native-born Hispanic population. (KH)

Descriptors: Acculturation, Cubans, Educational Attainment, Family Structure, Foreign Countries, Foreign Nationals, Immigrants, Latin Americans, Mexicans, Population Distribution, Population Growth, Social Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United States

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