Arab Americans

Acculturation Patterns

The adaptation and integration of immigrant groups into the dominant culture.

Naturalization Act of 1790

A U.S. law that limited citizenship to free white persons, affecting Asian Indians' eligibility.

Luce-Celler Bill

A 1946 law that removed Asian Indians from the barred zone, allowing for citizenship.

Chain Migration

A migration pattern where immigrants settle where others from their nationality live, often family members.

Endogamy

The practice of marrying within a specific social group, often observed among Palestinian Americans.

Structural Assimilation

The process by which immigrant groups integrate into society over generations, leading to fewer ethnic identifiers.

Functionalist View

A perspective that emphasizes the smooth adaptation of immigrants through laws ensuring economic stability.

Conflict View

A perspective highlighting economic competition that generates tension between different ethnic groups.

Interactionist View

A viewpoint that focuses on social interactions and visual cues that categorize immigrants in society.

Iraqi Immigrants

A group that has faced various challenges since arriving in the U.S., particularly after 2000.

Palestinian Ancestry

A heritage claimed by many Arabs in the U.S., particularly in certain states.

Syrian Invasion-Succession

A pattern where newly arrived Syrians replace Irish Americans in urban neighborhoods.

Turkish Oppression

Historical political and social hardships that prompted many Syrians to migrate.

Ethnic Antagonism

Conflict arising between different ethnic groups, often due to economic competition.

Visual Clues in Categorization

The use of clothing or physical characteristics to categorize individuals in social contexts.

Foreign-Born Population

Refers to individuals who are born outside the U.S., such as Arab Americans and Asian Indians.

Egalitarian Norms

Values promoting equality, particularly noted in the family dynamics of second-generation Iranian Americans.