Marcelo M. Suarez-Orozco

Latinos : remaking America

Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States and will comprise a quarter of the countrys population by mid-century. This landmark book is the most definitive and comprehensive snapshot available of this trend. A new preface includes the most recent data on a variety of indicators of the changing Latino landscape in the United States. This book is co published by David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies.

The Treatment of Children in the “Dirty War”: Ideology, State Terrorism and the Abuse of Children in Argentina

This chapter explores the treatment of children in the context of the political developments that occurred in the Argentine Republic during the second half of the 1970s.1 In the following pages we analyze the use, abuse and meaning of children during the so called ‘dirty war.’ An aim of the chapter is to identify the socio-atmospheric conditions in which state sponsored abuse of children became an intrinsic part of the political discourse of the de facto military regime which ruled Argentina at the time.

Making Migration Work.

Schools the world over are being transformed by growing numbers of immigrant-origin children. As schools face the challenge of educating linguistically, culturally, and racially diverse students, globalization imposes yet another set of demands on education. In this article we examine the varied pathways taken by immigrant-origin children. We outline some of the most critical contributors shaping their transition to new countries with a specific focus on education and schooling and explore some promising practices in a variety of national contexts and domains of immigrant life.

Taking perspective: context, culture, and history.

There are important lessons to be learned from taking a comparative perspective in considering migration. Comparative examination of immigration experiences provides a way to glean common denominators of adaptation while considering the specificity of sending and receiving contexts and cultures. Equally important is a historical perspective that provides a way for us to consider how we may have gone through similar travails in the past while recognizing that we face particular challenges in this moment.

Immigration and Migration: Cultural Concerns

The article begins with some definitions of immigration, considering both time and space. It briefly outlines causes of migration, transnational networks, and the role of armed conflict. The position of the state in regulating and controlling immigration is discussed, with reference to asylum seekers and illegal immigrants. The author then moves on to the controversial topic of the economics of immigration and the role of migrant labor in the global economy. Finally, some cultural consequences of large-scale population movements are considered.

Children of Migrant Populations

Immigrant youth are a fast-growing sector of the student population in a large number of countries. They often arrive with optimism and hope in the future and almost universally recognize that schooling is the key to a better tomorrow. Over time however, large numbers of immigrant youth, especially those enrolling in impoverished, segregated, and mediocre schools in new counties, face negative odds and uncertain prospects. Too many leave schools without developing and mastering the kinds of higher-order skills needed in today’s global economy and society. This article examines the roles that family separations, poverty, segregation, second-language learning, mentors, and peer groups play in the long-term adaptation of immigrant youth in diverse settings.

Backtalk: A lesson in civility

A survey of immigrant children in the U.S. revealed just how often they hear prejudiced and hateful comments about them and their countries of origin. The authors urge educators to be aware of the prevalence of anti-immigrant rhetoric and respond by ensuring that their classrooms operate with basic ground rules that include empathy, respect for all students, and a willingness to listen to one another.

Migration: Cultural Aspects

In the twenty-first century migration is the human face of globalization. All continents are experiencing mass migration – as sending, transit, or destination areas, and often, all three at once. This article reviews the basic scholarship on cultural concerns in mass migration with a focus on families, language, and inequality, as they structure the pathways of immigrants in a variety of destinations.