On AlterNet: assimilation

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "assimilation"

Does Marriage Determine Level of Assimilation?

Cristina Jimenez, Drum Major Institute. June 27, 2008.

A conservative think-tank's "assimilation index" employs some iffy methodology.

The Endless Game Between Homophobes and Assimilationist Gays

Clarence Patton, Movement Vision Lab. January 26, 2008.

Queers need to reframe the struggle away from assimilation and back to sexual freedom.

Sagging Your Pants? Risk a Fine Or Jail Time

Alex Jung, August 31, 2007.

Alex Jung: Pant-saggers in Mansfield, LA can be fined $150 (plus court costs) or be thrown into jail up to 15 days. Seriously?

Assimilation is a Double-Edged Sword for Immigrants

Aviva Chomsky, AlterNet. June 26, 2007.

The problem is that, in America assimilation means learning one's place in the nation's racial hierarchy, Aviva Chomsky writes in her new book, They Take Our Jobs! And 20 Other Myths About Immigration.