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Ethnic Identities, Language, and Economic Outcomes Among Dominicans in a New Destination

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  • Leif Jensen
  • Jeffrey H. Cohen
  • Almeida Jacqueline Toribio
  • Gordon F. De Jong
  • Leila Rodríguez

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Objective. This study examines how racial/ethnic self‐identity interrelates with language ability, skin tone, and years in the United States and with indicators of socioeconomic attainment for Dominican immigrants in Reading, Pennsylvania, a new destination city that had a nearly 800 percent increase in the Dominican population between 1990–2000. Methods. In‐depth ethno‐surveys conducted with a sample of 65 Dominican‐origin adults are the basis for the descriptive analysis. Results. Based on open‐ended responses, nearly 43 percent of immigrants described themselves with a specific ethnic identifier (Dominican) and 41 percent use a more general panethnic identifier (Hispanic or Latino). Panethnic self‐identity is interrelated with stronger language ability, lighter skin tone, and more years in the United States, and with better indicators of socioeconomic status. Conclusion. Race/ethnic identity is an important component of Dominican immigrant assimilation in this new destination context.

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  • Leif Jensen & Jeffrey H. Cohen & Almeida Jacqueline Toribio & Gordon F. De Jong & Leila Rodríguez, 2006. "Ethnic Identities, Language, and Economic Outcomes Among Dominicans in a New Destination," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 87(5), pages 1088-1099, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:87:y:2006:i:5:p:1088-1099
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6237.2006.00417.x
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    1. Jasso, Guillermina, 2011. "Migration and Stratification," IZA Discussion Papers 5904, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).

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