Born in the USA
How immigrant generation shapes meritocracy and its relation to ethnic identity and collective action
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12475883 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shaun Wiley (0000-0003-1182-4710, College of New Jersey, corresponding author), Kay Deaux (0000-0002-9759-9341, The Graduate Center, CUNY), Carolin Hagelskamp (0000-0002-2640-7015, Yale University) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 171-180 |
| Publication date | 2012-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1099-9809 • E-ISSN: 1939-0106 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1037/a0027661 |
| PMID | 22506820 |
| OpenAlex | W2046970228 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 34 |
| References cited | 45 |
Endorsing meritocracy can make low-status group members more accepting of inequality. This study examined whether rejecting meritocracy is related to increased ethnic identification among Latino immigrants, and whether identity in turn is related to increased support for collective action. We hypothesize that these relationships depend upon immigrant generation. A survey was conducted with 184 first- and second-generation Latino immigrants in New York City. Second-generation Latinos endorsed meritocracy less than those in the first generation, at least in part because they perceived that other Americans viewed their group in a less positive light (i.e., lower public regard). Further, meritocracy was negatively linked to ethnic identity and, through it, support for collective action among the second generation. Among the first generation, meritocracy was not related to ethnic identity and was positively related to support for collective action. We discuss the implications of growing up near the bottom of the U.S. social hierarchy for ethnic identity and collective action
Action (physics · Collective action · Collective identity · Ethnic group · Identity (music · Immigration · Meritocracy · Political science · Politics · Social group · Social identity theory · Sociology · Cultural Differences and Values · Law · Psychology · Social and Cultural Dynamics · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 34 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,43 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2026 (15) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 32 |