Deciphering Ethnicity: Reflections on Research Opportunities
The concluding chapter of Ethnicity and Causal Mechanisms summarizes the key themes of the contributions. Emphasis is placed on ethnicity as a multifaceted concept that is viewed differently by various ethnic groups. Key insights about the mechanisms that produce ethnic differences are explored, including how context affects the emergence & consolidation of differences; understandings gleaned from efforts to identify specific mechanisms that trigger differential responses among ethnic groups; & the need to eliminate both discrimination against ethnic groups & those processes that lead to social disadvantage. Promising avenues for future research are discussed, especially in relation to generational transitions; educational outcomes; socialization/social context; & ascription/ethnic variation. A discussion of the policy implications highlights the need for both a youth-centered integration policy that focuses on investing in young people as well as the institutions that serve them; & policies that give attention to the mental health aspects associated with the processes of migration & cultural/socioeconomic adaptation. References. J. Lindroth