From Hasan to Herbert: name-giving patterns of immigrant parents between acculturation and ethnic maintenance

Authors :: Gerhards, Jurgen
Hans, Silke
Source :: The American Journal of Sociology. Jan, 2009, Vol. 114 Issue 4, p1102, 27 p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: The degree of acculturation and ethnic maintenance in terms of names given to children of immigrant parents in Germany is studied. Acculturation in terms of name giving depends on cultural boundaries, socio-structural integration, inter-ethnic networks, and religion.

Subjects :: Names, Personal -- Social aspects
Acculturation -- Influence
Assimilation (Sociology) -- Influence
Ethnicity -- Influence
Children of immigrants -- Social aspects
Sociology and social work

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