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Title: Understanding the Diversity Of Atlantas Latino Population: Intersections of Race, Ethnicity, and Class

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2011

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Abstract: The authors investigate how race is socially constructed among Latino immigrants. Drawing upon Omi and Winants theory of racialization, they call for a highly contextualized analysis that takes into account specific Latino groups and geographic locations. They develop theirargument by investigating how Guatemalan and Dominican immigrants in Atlanta must negotiate their unique understandings of race with forces of racial homogenization that erase distinctions and characterize all Latinos as undocumented Mexican laborers. The authors explain how Guatemalans and Dominicans rely on different resources to challenge this racial construction and assert a distinct racial and ethnic identity.

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Authors: Browne, Irene; Odem, Mary

Periodical (Full): Norteamerica

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Volume: 6

Pages: 71-89

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Other, Race and Ethnicity

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