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Comparing the Political Integration of Turks, Moroccans and Palestinians in Orlando
Abstract by Dr. E. Eren Tatari
Coauthors: Alia El-Assar
On Session 251  (New Horizons of Diaspora Migration I)

On Tuesday, November 25 at 11:00 am

2014 Annual Meeting

Abstract
This paper explores the differences in the political integration of minority communities and addresses the following question: What explains the variation in the political integration levels of different ethnic groups among American Muslims? It is a comparative study of the political integration of Turks, Moroccans and Palestinians in the Orlando metropolitan area. Some of the factors we consider are socioeconomic status, age, gender, citizenship status, tenure in the US, religiosity, and various dimensions of ethnic group dynamics. We use interviews, surveys, and participant observation techniques to investigate the research question. We argue that several dimensions of ethnicity are strong predictors of political integration and must be taken into consideration along with the often considered factors such as gender, age, tenure in the US and citizenship status at the individual level.  
Discipline
Political Science
Geographic Area
North America
Sub Area
Identity/Representation