Question

Do you agree that the process and degree of assimilation of immigrant children will be affected by family social class? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer : Yes, the degree of assimilation of immigrant children will be afftected by social class , let us take three Examples to understand

1. Kids of a software engineer from India working in silicon valley will be assimilated very easily because of social class characterised by high income, white collar profession , high education, and ability to speak in English.

2. Kids of Mexican , who have just come to the US , and struggling with low paying jobs will find it hard as far as assimilation is concerned due to deprived social class.

3. Kids Of Syrian refugees who might be lucky enough to come to US will find assimilation most difficult because of significant differences in social class of home country in comparison with the United States.