ward mobility is hampered for Mexican immigrants in comparison to former immigrant groups is the changed nature of the U.S. economy, one that increasingly calls for greater education and skills to foster upward mobility.
Hispanics, mostly of Mexican origin, comprise nearly one-third of the California population. In many areas, Mexican immigrants continue to form conclaves in specific occupations, neighborhoods, and churches. This enables Mexicans to form separate communities which staves off assimilation and integration. As one Orange County resident maintains, ôIt seems like weÆve got our pockets where everyone keeps themselves segregated and separatedàThere are so many misunderstandings and misconceptions about each otherÆs races. No matter where you a
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