“Othering” and Integration: The Role of Ethnic Identity in the Assimilation of Second and Third-Generation Chinese Immigrants in Peru

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Abstract: In my thesis, I focus on the assimilation of second and third-generation Chinese immigrants in Peru. When considering structural factors of assimilation such as language abilities, intermarriage, socioeconomic status, and spatial concentration, Chinese Peruvians seem to be fairly well integrated into Peruvian society. However, during the interviews I conducted with Chinese descendants, most did not ethnically identify as Peruvian and did not see themselves as the typical Peruvian. In order to understand and measure assimilation, it is crucial that we not only consider structural factors but also social and cultural factors. In the case of Chinese descendants, there are both push and pull factors that inhibit their complete assimilation. They simultaneously are pushed away from Peruvian-ness by the racism and discrimination they face from Peruvians and also pulled towards Chinese-ness through language, cultural practices, and spaces that facilitate the Chinese community. While Chinese Peruvians should have organizations and locations to spend time with other community members, these settings can also serve as tools to increase Peruvian interest in Chinese culture and acceptance of Chinese populations.

Type of resource	text
Date created	June 12, 2020

Author	Prosser, Elizabeth
Advisor	Asad, Asad L.

Subject	Immigration
Subject	Assimilation
Subject	Ethnic Studies
Subject	Race
Subject	Identity
Subject	Peru
Subject	Chinese
Subject	Chinese Peruvian
Subject	Racism
Subject	Discrimination
Subject	Stanford University
Subject	Center for Latin American Studies
Genre	Thesis

Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/dg747cb5152

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Preferred Citation: Prosser, Elizabeth and Asad, Asad L.. (2020). “Othering” and Integration: The Role of Ethnic Identity in the Assimilation of Second and Third-Generation Chinese Immigrants in Peru. Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: https://purl.stanford.edu/dg747cb5152

Stanford University, Center for Latin American Studies, Masters Degree Capstone Projects

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