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Title: The ‘isolated ethnics’ and ‘everyday ethnics’: region, identity, and the second-generation Midwest Asian American experience

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2018

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ISSN: 1460-8944

DOI: 10.1080/14608944.2016.1211998

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Abstract: While studies have documented the Asian American experience in the past two decades, a dearth of research exists on those who grew up in the Midwest. How do Midwest Asian Americans experience their co-ethnic community, culture and pan-ethnic identity? Drawing from in-depth interviews of second-generation Midwest Asian Americans, an analysis of the data reveals two patterns of experiences, including: isolated ethnics and everyday ethnics. The findings are framed around issue of 'access points' to the co-ethnic community, and its influence on ethnic identity formation. This research highlights the importance of geographic community context on acculturation of Midwest Asian Americans.

Url: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14608944.2016.1211998

Url: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14608944.2016.1211998

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Authors: Trieu, Monica M

Periodical (Full): National Identities

Issue: 2

Volume: 20

Pages: 175-195

Data Collections: IPUMS CPS

Topics: Race and Ethnicity

Countries: United States