Intergenerational fertility among Hispanic women: new evidence of immigrant assimilation

Parrado, E.A.; Morgan, S.Philip.

Demography 45(3): 651-671

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0070-3370
PMID: 18939666
DOI: 10.1353/dem.0.0023
Document Number: 202116
In recent decades, rapid growth of the U.S. Hispanic population has raised concerns about immigrant adaptation, including fertility. Empirical research suggests that Hispanics, especially Mexicans, might not be following the historical European pattern of rapid intergenerational fertility decline (and convergence toward native levels). If confirmed, continued high Hispanic fertility could indicate a broader lack of assimilation into mainstream American society.

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