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Why are Asian-Americans educationally hyper-selected? The case of Taiwan.

Authors :
Model, Suzanne
Source :
Ethnic & Racial Studies; Sep2018, Vol. 41 Issue 11, p2104-2124, 21p, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Several Asian-American groups are more educated than their non-migrant compatriots in Asia and their native-born white competitors in America. Lee and Zhou show that this "educational hyper-selectivity" has significant implications for the socio-economic success of Asian immigrants and their children. But they devote relatively little attention to its causes. This paper develops an answer in the Taiwan case. Using interviews and statistics, it shows that the Taiwanese secured an educational advantage because those arriving before 1965 consisted almost entirely of graduate students. Although they entered on student visas, prevailing political and economic conditions led them to settle in the U.S. After the passage of the Hart-Celler Act, these movers reproduced their advantage by sponsoring the arrival of kin, most of whom were also well-educated. The paper's conclusion assesses the ability of American immigration law to foster the formation of hyper-selected groups.en. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01419870
Volume :
41
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Ethnic & Racial Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130578442
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2017.1341991