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Author: Lucila Figueroa Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages :
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This dissertation investigates the that role norms play in structuring attitudes toward Latinos and immigrants in the United States, and on a variety of policies. Norms are defined as standards of conduct dictated by a person's identity. While previous research does focus on the role of cultural integration in structuring attitudes, this project takes the next step by breaking down the category of cultural integration into two primary components, norms of propriety (p-norms) and norms of culture (c-norms). P-norms are related to "good" behavior, where "good" refers to actions associated with an upstanding member of society, such as seeking or retaining employment and following the law. C-norms are markers of American cultural identity. Speaking Spanish and flying a Mexican flag are examples of c-norm violations. Survey experiments are used to compare and contrast the effects of violating p- and c-norms on attitudes toward immigrants, Latinos, and on policy stances. Respondents react negatively to p- and c-norm violations by Latinos and immigrants. Even when respondents are primed to view Latinos and immigrants as upstanding members of society (p-norm followers), c-norm violations negatively impact respondents' assessments of Latinos and immigrants. Moreover, the perception of Latinos as norm violators is related to support for restrictive immigration policies and English language laws. Norms are pervasive and targeting them for inquiry brings into view the societal structure of opposition to immigration. Additionally, this research uncovers the conditions under which norms matter more or less. Ideology greatly influences the lens by which people view norm violations by Latinos and immigrants, and the perceptions people hold about groups.
Author: Lucila Figueroa Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages :
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This dissertation investigates the that role norms play in structuring attitudes toward Latinos and immigrants in the United States, and on a variety of policies. Norms are defined as standards of conduct dictated by a person's identity. While previous research does focus on the role of cultural integration in structuring attitudes, this project takes the next step by breaking down the category of cultural integration into two primary components, norms of propriety (p-norms) and norms of culture (c-norms). P-norms are related to "good" behavior, where "good" refers to actions associated with an upstanding member of society, such as seeking or retaining employment and following the law. C-norms are markers of American cultural identity. Speaking Spanish and flying a Mexican flag are examples of c-norm violations. Survey experiments are used to compare and contrast the effects of violating p- and c-norms on attitudes toward immigrants, Latinos, and on policy stances. Respondents react negatively to p- and c-norm violations by Latinos and immigrants. Even when respondents are primed to view Latinos and immigrants as upstanding members of society (p-norm followers), c-norm violations negatively impact respondents' assessments of Latinos and immigrants. Moreover, the perception of Latinos as norm violators is related to support for restrictive immigration policies and English language laws. Norms are pervasive and targeting them for inquiry brings into view the societal structure of opposition to immigration. Additionally, this research uncovers the conditions under which norms matter more or less. Ideology greatly influences the lens by which people view norm violations by Latinos and immigrants, and the perceptions people hold about groups.
Author: Angel Saavedra Cisneros Publisher: Springer ISBN: 3319339699 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 292
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This book explores the forces that shape Latino political preferences, arguing that social identities are at the center of Latino partisanship. Despite hopes of the Republican Party for bringing in Latinos through religious and moral issues, Latinos in America consistently side with the Democratic Party. Two possible explanations based on social identity emerge as theories of Latino partisanship. The first possibility is that Latinos behave as a single-issue public driven politically by the issue of immigration. A thorough exploration of this possibility in part two of the book finds very little evidence to justify treating Latinos as a single-issue public. The second explanation, presented in part three, relies more heavily on the concept of social identities. Latino pan-ethnic identity emerges as one of multiple identities available to Latinos in America. These multiple, diverse, and overlapping identities are the force behind Latino partisanship. Latino ethnic identity trumps the impact of religious identities in making Latinos more Democratic.
Author: James A. McCann Publisher: Russell Sage Foundation ISBN: 1610448928 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 179
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The fight over immigration reform and immigrants’ rights in the U.S. has been marked by sharp swings in both public sentiment and official enforcement. In 2006, millions of Latino immigrants joined protests for immigration reform. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a policy granting work permits and protection from deportation to undocumented immigrants who entered the country before age 16, was enacted in 2012, despite a sharp increase in deportations during the Bush and Obama administrations. The 2016 election of Donald J. Trump prompted a surge in anti-immigrant sentiment which threatened DACA and other progressive immigration policies. In Holding Fast, political scientists James McCann and Michael Jones-Correa investigate whether and how these recent shifts have affected political attitudes and civic participation among Latino immigrants. Holding Fast draws largely from a yearlong survey of Latino immigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens, conducted before and after the 2016 election. The survey gauges immigrants’ attitudes about the direction of the country and the emotional underpinnings of their political involvement. While survey respondents expressed pessimism about the direction of the United States following the 2016 election, there was no evidence of their withdrawal from civic life. Instead, immigrants demonstrated remarkable resilience in their political engagement, and their ties to America remained robust. McCann and Jones-Correa examine Latino immigrants’ trust in government as well as their economic concerns and fears surrounding possible deportations of family members and friends. They find that Latino immigrants who were concerned about the likelihood of deportation were more likely to express a lack of trust in government. Concerns about personal finances were less salient. Disenchantment with the U.S. government did not differ based on citizenship status, length of stay in America, or residence in immigrant-friendly states. Foreign-born Latinos who are naturalized citizens shared similar sentiments to those with fewer political rights, and immigrants in California, for example, express views similar to those in Texas. Addressing the potential influence immigrant voters may wield in in the coming election, the authors point to signs that the turnout rate for naturalized Latino immigrant may be higher than that for Latinos born in the United States. The authors further underscore the importance of the parties' platforms and policies, noting the still-tenuous nature of Latino immigrants’ affiliations with the Democratic Party. Holding Fast outlines the complex political situation in which Latino immigrants find themselves today. Despite well-founded feelings of anger, fear, and skepticism, in general they maintain an abiding faith in the promise of American democracy. This book provides a comprehensive account of Latino immigrants’ political opinions and a nuanced, thoughtful outlook on the future of Latino civic participation. It will be an important contribution to scholarly work on civic engagement and immigrant integration.
Author: John A. García Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1442207728 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 283
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Latinos constitute the fastest-growing population in the United States today, and Latino political participation is growing rapidly. Still, Latino political power is not commensurate with the numbers, and much potential remains to be tapped. In LatinoPolitics in America, author John A. García examines the development of this vibrant community and points the way toward a future of shared interests and coalitions among the diverse Latino subgroups. This newly revised edition lays out the basic factsof Latino America—who Latinos are, where they come from, where they reside—and then connects these facts to political realities of immigration, citizenship, voting, education, organization, and leadership. García's nuanced portrait of contemporary Latinopolitical life, first published in 2003, has been updated throughout to include data from the 2010 census and the 2008 and 2010 elections.
Author: National Research Council Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309164818 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 502
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Hispanics and the Future of America presents details of the complex story of a population that varies in many dimensions, including national origin, immigration status, and generation. The papers in this volume draw on a wide variety of data sources to describe the contours of this population, from the perspectives of history, demography, geography, education, family, employment, economic well-being, health, and political engagement. They provide a rich source of information for researchers, policy makers, and others who want to better understand the fast-growing and diverse population that we call "Hispanic." The current period is a critical one for getting a better understanding of how Hispanics are being shaped by the U.S. experience. This will, in turn, affect the United States and the contours of the Hispanic future remain uncertain. The uncertainties include such issues as whether Hispanics, especially immigrants, improve their educational attainment and fluency in English and thereby improve their economic position; whether growing numbers of foreign-born Hispanics become citizens and achieve empowerment at the ballot box and through elected office; whether impending health problems are successfully averted; and whether Hispanics' geographic dispersal accelerates their spatial and social integration. The papers in this volume provide invaluable information to explore these issues.
Author: Larry Sabato Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1442279400 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 268
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In 2016, Donald Trump broke almost all the rules of politics to win the Republican nomination and, even more improbably, to edge out heavily favored Hillary Clinton in one of the great upsets in presidential campaign history. In Trumped: The 2016 Election That Broke All the Rules, Larry Sabato, Kyle Kondik, and Geoffrey Skelley, leading experts in American politics, bring together respected journalists, analysts, and scholars to examine every facet of the stunning 2016 election and what its improbable outcome will mean for the nation moving forward under a Trump administration. In frank, accessible prose, each author offers insight that goes beyond the headlines and dives into the underlying forces and shifts that drove the election from its earliest developments to its dramatic conclusion as one of the greatest upsets in presidential campaign history. Trumped will be an indispensable read for political junkies and all students of American politics. Contributions by Alan Abramowitz, Matt Barreto, David Byler, Anthony Cilluffo, Rhodes Cook, Robert Costa, Ariel Edwards-Levy, Natalie Jackson, Kyle Kondik, Susan MacManus, Diana Owen, Ron Rapoport, Larry Sabato, Greg Sargent, Tom Schaller, Gary Segura, Geoffrey Skelley, Walter Stone, Michael Toner, Karen Trainer, Sean Trende, and Janie Valencia.
Author: Gabriel R. Sanchez Publisher: MSU Press ISBN: 1628953985 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 388
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The 2016 election saw more Latino votes than the record voter turnout of the 2012 election. The essays in this volume provide a highly detailed analysis of the state and national impact Latino voters had in what will be remembered as one of the biggest surprises in presidential election history. Contrary to much commentary, Latino voters increased their participation rates in all states beyond the supposed peak levels that they attained in 2012. Moreover, they again displayed their overwhelming support of Democratic candidates and even improved their Democratic support in Florida. Nonetheless, their continued presence and participation in national elections was not sufficient to prevent the election of Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate who vilified Latinos and especially Latino immigrants. Each essay provides insights as to how these two competing realities coexist, while the conclusion addresses the implications of this coexistence for the future of Latinos in American politics.
Author: Geraldo L. Cadava Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062946366 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 489
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"Thoughtful, fair-minded, and learned, Cadava's eye-opening book will teach experts on American politics things they didn't even know they didn't know." — Rick Perlstein, bestselling author of Nixonland and The Invisible Bridge “Geraldo Cadava’s history...provides a unique vantage point on US politics; on the shifting terrains of foreign policy, labor, and religion; and on the changing nature of specific states, as well as on deeper ideological fights over the soul of the country: is it to be an inclusive nation of immigrants, or, as the nativists today say, a country founded on white supremacy? An excellent, insightful study.” — Greg Grandin, professor of history at Yale University and author of The End of the Myth “Geraldo Cadava offers a fascinating examination of the socioeconomic interests and foreign policy concerns that have drawn Hispanics/Latinos into a rapidly changing Republican Party. If readers harbor the mistaken idea that Hispanics are a monolithic voting bloc, this book should dispel this idea once and for all. Though the work is written for a general audience, even experts on Hispanic politics and voting behavior will find much that is new and surprising in these chapters.” — María Cristina García, author of The Refugee Challenge in Post–Cold War America
Author: Allison P. Anoll Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022681257X Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 265
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Many argue that “civic duty” explains why Americans engage in politics, but what does civic duty mean, and does it mean the same thing across communities? Why are people from marginalized social groups often more likely than their more privileged counterparts to participate in high-cost political activities? In The Obligation Mosaic, Allison P. Anoll shows that the obligations that bring people into the political world—or encourage them to stay away—vary systematically by race in the United States, with broad consequences for representation. Drawing on a rich mix of interviews, surveys, and experiments with Asian, Black, Latino, and White Americans, the book uncovers two common norms that centrally define concepts of obligation: honoring ancestors and helping those in need. Whether these norms lead different groups to politics depends on distinct racial histories and continued patterns of segregation. Anoll’s findings not only help to explain patterns of participation but also provide a window into opportunities for change, suggesting how activists and parties might better mobilize marginalized citizens.
Author: Lucila Figueroa
Author: Lucila Figueroa
Author: Angel Saavedra Cisneros
Author: Bendixen + Law
Author: James A. McCann
Author: John A. García
Author: National Research Council
Author: Larry Sabato
Author: Gabriel R. Sanchez
Author: Geraldo L. Cadava
Author: Allison P. Anoll