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Immigration in America: Data and Myths, Revisited With Leah Boustan
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Gender and Ethnicity: Unequal Paths to Success
The performance of children from immigrant families diverges starkly based on gender and country of origin. Sons of Caribbean immigrants from Haiti, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago tend to struggle, while their daughters excel. In contrast, the opposite is true for European immigrants, where sons thrive while daughters face challenges. This disparity is linked to differing parenting practices that emphasize restrictions on daughters, keeping them safe and away from potentially dangerous environments, which in turn helps them avoid involvement with the criminal justice system. The insights reveal complex layers of social dynamics influencing the success rates among immigrant children based on gender and cultural backgrounds.
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