How the Intersectionality of Muslim and MENA Identity Influences Immigrant Preferences

• In Event: Development and Influence of Racial and Ethnic Identity

Brief Overview

Using a conjoint experimental design, we assess the factors which contribute to Americans' evaluations of immigrants into the US. We find that white Americans are less likely to want to admit those who are from the MENA and Muslim.

Authors

• Amanda Sahar D'Urso, Northwestern University

• Tabitha Bonilla, Northwestern University