Stratified Incorporation: A Comparative Analysis of Puerto Ricans and Dominicans in New York City

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Abstract

Abstract
This paper examines the socioeconomic incorporation of Puerto Ricans and Dominicans in New York City, primarily how nativity and generation affect either upward or downward mobility. Recent census data indicates that Puerto Ricans and Dominicans lag behind whites and African Americans in terms of income, labor force participation, occupational status and education level. However, studies examining Puerto Ricans and Dominicans are at the aggregate level, while few examine generational effects. This study compared Puerto Ricans and Dominicans using several economic indicators to determine their respective level of incorporation based on nativity and generation. The findings present a stratified picture showing improvements in some areas but not in others. While lagging behind whites and African-Americans, Puerto Ricans and Dominicans show improvement in educational attainment. This is particularly the case for those born in the United States, who have increased their college attainment levels.

Author

• Gilbert Marzan, Bronx Community College