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Political Orientations and Naturalization Among Latino and Latina Immigrants

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  • Adrian D. Pantoja
  • Sarah Allen Gershon

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Objective. This study adds to our knowledge of the naturalization process by considering the impact of political orientations in shaping the pursuit of U.S. citizenship among contemporary Latino and Latina immigrants. Methods. We draw on data from the 1999 Harvard/Kaiser/Washington Post “Latino Political Survey” and use ordered logistic regression analyses to test the effects of political orientations on immigrant naturalization. Results. Political orientations exert a powerful influence on naturalization beyond the traditional sociodemographic determinants. Furthermore, the impact of political orientations on naturalization varies by gender. Conclusions. Naturalization can be induced by stressing the importance of voting and being interested in politics. In addition, Latinas are more likely to pursue naturalization than Latinos and the factors driving their decisions systematically differ from those of their male counterparts.

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  • Adrian D. Pantoja & Sarah Allen Gershon, 2006. "Political Orientations and Naturalization Among Latino and Latina Immigrants," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 87(5), pages 1171-1187, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:87:y:2006:i:5:p:1171-1187
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6237.2006.00422.x
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    1. Fernando Riosmena, 2010. "Policy Shocks: On the Legal Auspices of Latin American Migration to the United States," The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, , vol. 630(1), pages 270-293, July.
    2. Maria Abascal, 2017. "Tu Casa, Mi Casa: Naturalization and Belonging among Latino Immigrants," International Migration Review, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 51(2), pages 291-322, June.
    3. Cristina Escobar & Milena Gómez Kopp, 2015. "El voto en el exterior : estudio comparativo de las elecciones colombianas legislativas y presidenciales," Books, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Facultad de Finanzas, Gobierno y Relaciones Internacionales, number 90, April.
    4. Sofya Aptekar, 2014. "Citizenship Status and Patterns of Inequality in the United States and Canada," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 95(2), pages 343-359, June.
    5. Sarah Allen Gershon & Adrian D. Pantoja, 2014. "Pessimists, Optimists, and Skeptics: The Consequences of Transnational Ties for Latino Immigrant Naturalization," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 95(2), pages 328-342, June.

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