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Peer reviewedMiller, Michael V. – Rural Sociology, 1976
Following the thesis that variations in ethnic identification reflect social differentiation within the Mexican American population, this paper sought to: (1) delineate primary terms for ethnic self-identification among youths residing in a relatively homogeneous area of South Texas, (2) test the generalizability of past findings, and (3) examine…
Descriptors: Ethnic Grouping, Labeling (of Persons), Language Usage, Mexican Americans
Peer reviewedGecas, Viktor – Rural Sociology, 1980
Situational obstacles stemming from cultural and economic circumstances (migrant status, time away from school for work, etc.) were observed to have at least as much influence on the Mexican American child's educational and occupational aspirations as the more commonly stressed family interaction variables such as parental aspiration and emphasis…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Aspiration, Children, Correlation
