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Title: The Prevalence of English Monolingualism and Its Association with Generational Status among Hmong Americans, 2005-2009

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2011

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Abstract: Using the American Community Surveys multi-year (2005-2009) Public Use Microdata Sample, we estimate the prevalence of English monolingualism and statistically analyze the association between English monolingualism and generational status within the U.S. Hmong population. Our findings show that the odds of speaking only English among the second generation is almost three times more compared to the first generation. Data from the 2009 ACS PUMS further indicate that there is a linear and positive relationship between generational status and English speaking ability. We discuss how English monolingualism, when reinforced by Hmongs age structure and immigration pattern, could impact Hmong Americans rate of household linguistic isolation and their maintenance of oral tradition.

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Authors: Xiong, Yang Sao; Xiong, Nao

Periodical (Full): Hmong Studies Journal

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Volume: 12

Pages: 1-22

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Aging and Retirement, Family and Marriage, Other, Race and Ethnicity

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