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Second Generation Korean American Identity Construction: The Influences of Language, Friendship, and Race

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  • Frank Concilus

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Social constructionism assumes that cultural identities are constantly being reinvented and reinterpreted. In this article, the rather extensive research concerning identity construction for second generation Korean Americans is reviewed, and the main findings are illustrated through examples drawn from Korean American literature and second generation Korean American life stories. Special attention is given to the friendship patterns, language usage, and racial experiences of the second generation. In addition, dating patterns are examined and some of the possible reasons for the high rate of exogamous marriage, especially for Korean American women, are explored.

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  • Frank Concilus, 2005. "Second Generation Korean American Identity Construction: The Influences of Language, Friendship, and Race," International Area Studies Review, Center for International Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, vol. 8(1), pages 85-102, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:intare:v:8:y:2005:i:1:p:85-102
    DOI: 10.1177/223386590500800105
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