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1. Theoretical Frameworks for Studying Female Marriage Migrants (EJ806146)
Author(s):
Merali, Noorfarah
Source:
Psychology of Women Quarterly, v32 n3 p281-289 Sep 2008
Pub Date:
2008-09-00
Pub Type(s):
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Peer-Reviewed:
Yes
Descriptors: Females; Marriage; Immigration; Immigrants; Males; Cultural Influences; Laws; Family Violence; Civil Rights; Sex Role; Theories; Models; Spouses
Abstract: Transnational marriages account for a significant proportion of family-based immigration to North America. An increasing number of immigrant men are choosing to marry women from their countries of origin, and an increasing number of nonimmigrant men are choosing to marry women from other countries. Existing studies on the experiences of foreign brides entering North America have highlighted their vulnerability to spousal maltreatment, including unique forms of immigration abuse (e.g., threats of deportation). Their vulnerability to maltreatment has been attributed to the gender-insensitive nature of family immigration policies, the women's lack of awareness of their rights and immigration status, and their husbands' cultural beliefs about women's roles. This article describes three interrelated theoretical frameworks that can inform further research, practice, and policy development related to female marriage migrants. The frameworks draw on cross-cultural models of gender-based violence, seminal work on the psychology of women, and international human rights research. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. Cost of Being a Mexican Immigrant and Being a Mexican Non-Citizen in California and Texas (EJ823186)
Takei, Isao; Saenz, Rogelio; Li, Jing
Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, v31 n1 p73-95 2009
2009-00-00
Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Descriptors: Citizenship; Mexican Americans; Labor Market; Social Environment; Immigration; Immigrants; Multivariate Analysis; Wages
Abstract: This study examines the labor market costs associated with being foreign-born and not having U.S. citizenship among Mexicans in California and Texas, the two largest states. Data from the 2000 5% Public Use Microdata Sample are used to conduct the multivariate regression analysis. The results show that being an immigrant, particularly a non-citizen immigrant, is associated with lower hourly wages in California as compared with Texas. The results also indicate that these costs are greater for those who arrived after 1990, especially in California. Findings suggest that Mexican immigrants faced harsher social context in California in the post-IRCA (Immigration Reform and Control Act) period, as represented in anti-immigrant policies and sentiments. Partly, larger population concentration of immigrants, especially non-citizens, could be a source of intensive within-group labor market competition among the foreign-born workers. (Contains 6 tables and 11 notes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
3. Immigration: From Global to Local to Kids. Forum 411: Engaging Arizona's Leaders. Edition 1, Issue 1 (ED501787)
N/A
Morrison Institute for Public Policy, Arizona State University
2008-06-00
Collected Works - Serial; Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Immigration; Immigrants; Migration; Global Approach; United States History; Public Policy; Federal Legislation; Undocumented Immigrants; English (Second Language); Job Skills; Educational Attainment; Minority Groups; Student Diversity
Abstract: Few people think of kids when they think of immigration, yet immigration is as much about children and parents as it is about workers and employers. In fact, the opportunities and challenges represented by Arizona's global generations may be as far-reaching as sanctions and "sweeps." What's going on? This briefing reviews the basics about immigration in terms of what's happening globally, locally, and for kids. It describes the worldwide migration phenomenon and the reality for Arizona that immigration is as much about kids and parents as it is about workers and employers. Defining "Generation G" as young people who are part of the global generations, meaning immigrants or their children, this briefing asks, "Is Arizona ready to make the most of Gen G?" This is the first issue in the new quarterly briefing series "Forum 411: Engaging Arizona's Leaders." (Contains 11 endnotes.) [Support for "Forum 411" is provided by Westcor.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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4. Transnational Older Adults and Their Families (EJ812116)
Treas, Judith
Family Relations, v57 n4 p468-478 Oct 2008
2008-10-00
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Migration Patterns; Immigration; Older Adults; Family Relationship; Laws; Public Policy; Immigrants; Caregivers; Social Support Groups
Abstract: This qualitative study explores the international migration patterns and the family lives of older adults. Informants (N = 54) reported that they came to the United States to help out their grown children with housekeeping, child care, and domestic economizing. They described how they strategically navigated U.S. immigration laws choosing to visit, immigrate, or naturalize in order to balance their ties to the United States and their homeland. Their transnational loyalties sometimes led to lives that did not strictly match their visa categories. There were "permanent" temporary visitors, U.S. permanent residents who maintained a "permanent" home elsewhere, and U.S. citizens who had naturalized in order to spend more time abroad. Implications of the findings for immigration policy and family practice are discussed. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
5. Transnational Schooling and the New Immigrants: Developing Dual Identities in the United States (EJ821705)
Salomone, Rosemary
Intercultural Education, v19 n5 p383-393 Oct 2008
Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Descriptors: Immigration; Immigrants; Integration Studies; Acculturation; Social Integration; Citizenship; Migrant Education; Foreign Policy; Biculturalism; Trend Analysis; Cross Cultural Studies
Abstract: This essay examines education as a critical link to minority integration--one often lost in the debate over immigration on both sides of the Atlantic. It suggests that western European countries, in looking to the experience of the United States, should place the specific policies and practices in their historical context and sift through the underlying scholarly and political debates to best inform their judgment. It addresses two massive waves of immigration that have had a profound effect on American identity and schooling: the migration of southern and eastern Europeans in the early twentieth century, and the recent and continuing influx of immigrants from Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa. It particularly focuses on the problems that arise from transnational life styles, the potential dangers of segmented assimilation, and the arguable benefits of selective acculturation in easing the way toward full social and political participation. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
6. An Evaluation of Opinions Concerning Immigration and Multiculturality in the School for Teacher Training (EJ802406)
del Barco, Benito Leon; Mira, Antonio Ricardo; Carroza, Teresa Gomez
Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, v5 n2 p259-282 Sep 2007
2007-09-03
Descriptors: Opinions; Negative Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Psychometrics; Data Analysis; Immigration; Immigrants; Latin Americans; Evaluation; Cultural Differences; Factor Analysis; Statistical Analysis; Elementary Secondary Education
Abstract: Introduction: During the past academic year in Spain, more than 500,000 immigrant students were enrolled in primary and secondary schools. School is one of those places available to society for creating spaces for coexistence and for changing attitudes. The teacher plays a very important role in this task. In this paper we will observe opinions and attitudes of future teachers regarding immigration, and particularly immigration at school. Method: In order to analyze these attitudes, we have developed two instruments: the scale of attitudes towards immigration and the scale of attitudes towards multiculturality at school. In order to analyze the psychometric characteristics of these scales we worked with 300 students in Teacher Training at the Universities of Extremadura (Spain) and of Evora (Portugal). For data analysis related to this work we selected 200 students at the University of Extremadura. Results: Both attitude scales have very acceptable psychometric characteristics. There were significant differences in the factor "Negative Social Distance" associated with the variables for type of degree program and for knowledge of, or lack of knowledge of, an immigrant group. There are significant correlations between the total scores and scale factors. Discussion: For an explanation of differences associated with type of degree program, one must look into academic and preparatory criteria, and even consider the entrance profile which differentiates students in one degree program from another. Students unfamiliar with an immigrant group maintain more negative attitudes. This fact agrees with research which considers positive contact with immigrants and having immigrant friends as factors that reduce perceived threat and reduce prejudice and discrimination. The most negative perception towards immigrants is found toward North Africans, as opposed to Latin Americans, thus confirming prior research. Finally, significant correlations between the two scales and their factors confirm the need for future teachers, during their time at university, to be made aware of the importance of their beliefs towards immigration and how these will influence a multi-cultural classroom. (Contains 8 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
7. With Immigrants, Districts Balance Safety, Legalities (EJ775807)
Zehr, Mary Ann
Education Week, v27 n3 p1, 14-15 Sep 2007
2007-09-12
No
Descriptors: School Role; School Personnel; Safety; Privacy; Immigration; Immigrants; Law Enforcement; Student Rights; Student Records; Compliance (Legal); Public Schools
Abstract: In this article, the author discusses attempts by schools to navigate stepped-up federal efforts to curb illegal immigration, protection of student privacy, and the safety of students during enforcement operations. In Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, for example, school personnel are barred from putting information about a child's immigration status in school records or sharing it with outside agencies, including federal immigration authorities. Personnel are also told to deny any request from immigration officials to enter a school to search for information or seize students. School officials--with the help of lawyers--instead would determine whether to grant access. Meanwhile, some small communities with an influx of immigrants are weighing how best to respond if children are left stranded at school because family members have been detained in an immigration raid. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
8. Latino Immigrant Access to Higher Education in a Bipolar Context of Reception (EJ822820)
Flores, Stella M.; Chapa, Jorge
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, v8 n1 p90-109 2009
Descriptors: Educational Legislation; Immigration; Enrollment; Undocumented Immigrants; Access to Education; Higher Education; Political Influences; Public Policy; College Attendance; Trend Analysis; Hispanic Americans; Control Groups; Terrorism; Educational Policy; Individual Characteristics; United States History; Regression (Statistics); Tuition
Abstract: This study evaluates the recent political context in which foreign-born noncitizen immigrants in the United States exist, their traditional and new settlement locations of residence, and where they are most likely to use public policies that encourage college enrollment. Legislative trends indicate that state activity continues to evolve around the issue of college access for undocumented immigrants, whereas U.S. congressional activity on the federal version of this educational legislation and general immigration policy remains unresolved. (Contains 5 tables, 1 figure, and 5 notes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
9. Political Socialization and Reactions to Immigration-Related Diversity in Rural America (EJ806538)
Gimpel, James G.; Lay, J. Celeste
Rural Sociology, v73 n2 p180-204 Jun 2008
Descriptors: Political Socialization; Rural Areas; Immigration; Immigrants; Cultural Differences; Adolescents; Attitude Measures; Public Opinion; Cultural Pluralism; Socioeconomic Status; Family (Sociological Unit); Agricultural Occupations; Family Influence; Low Income Groups; Conflict; Social Bias; Racial Bias; High School Students; Student Attitudes; Hispanic Americans; Asian Americans
Abstract: We explore the roots of tolerance for immigration-related diversity from a political socialization perspective. Among rural adolescent respondents, we find that attitudes toward immigrants are surprisingly variable along a number of important dimensions: anticipated socioeconomic status, family longevity in the community, and employment in agriculture. The extent to which an adolescent's family is anchored in the community proves to be an important determinant of diversity attitudes. Tolerance for diversity is also contextually conditioned by the percentage of immigrants settled in a neighborhood, and the percentage of the local population employed in farming. Interestingly, lower income youth are more welcoming of immigration than the affluent, particularly when they live near them. Without quite labeling these rural adolescent populations racially "progressive," the youth we encountered mostly expressed the norms of tolerance and civility essential for avoiding unpleasant intergroup conflict. (Contains 2 figures, 3 tables, and 4 footnotes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
10. Race, Ethnicity and Difference versus Imagined Homogeneity within the European Union (EJ795053)
Gaine, Chris
European Educational Research Journal, v7 n1 p23-38 2008
2008-00-00
Descriptors: Ethnicity; Nationalism; Urban Areas; Foreign Countries; Immigration; Immigrants; Racial Differences; Cultural Influences; Social Discrimination; Public Policy; Minority Groups; Social Attitudes; Racial Discrimination; Social History
Abstract: This article argues three things. First, it argues that the perception of diversity being problematic in Europe has been generated largely by non-European immigration into urban areas. This has been Britain's experience for 50 years and Spain's for barely 15, but whether the immigrants are ex-colonial, Turkish or Balkan migrant labour, or Africans escaping economic despair, they are likely to be seen as troublingly "other". The second argument is that partly in response to this there is a degree of policy convergence about protection from discrimination, although it is complex, has several motives and is subject to many local variations. Thirdly, the article reviews the existing diversity within Europe before the immigration of the late twentieth century and argues that historic "indigenous" minorities have received less recognition and legal protection, primarily because of the very notions of national identity now troubled by immigration. (Contains 5 notes and 3 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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