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.0.0023Document 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.