A Bourdieusian Perspective on Acculturation: Mexican Immigrants in the United States

A Bourdieusian Perspective on Acculturation: Mexican Immigrants in the United States

This article uses Bourdieu’s theory of practice (BTOP) to understand immigrants’ acculturation. It synthesizes research findings by discussing acculturation as: (1) equalization of immigrants’ and natives’ development (convergence); (2) language and social practices related to economic, cultural, so...

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Main Authors: Leonel Prieto, Tagi Sagafi-nejad, Balaji Janamanchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:Administrative Sciences
Subjects:
Bourdieu’s theory of practice
immigration
Mexican immigrants
United States
acculturation practices
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/3/4/290

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