University of Arizona Researcher’s Study of Hispanic Youth Becomes New Book - A UA associate professor spent years observing and interviewing Hispanic youth to understand the role education, culture, work and family affect future opportunities. - Sueños Americanos, Barrio Youth Negotiating Social and Cultural Identities by Julio Cammarota

University of Arizona assistant professor Julio Cammarota has conducted what the book’s publisher say is one of the most extensive studies on Hispanic youth.

Cammarota, who teaches at the UA’s Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology and the Mexican American Studies and Research Center, wrote the book based on his observations and extensive interviews of youth living in “El Pueblo,” which is the name he gives to the barrio area along the California coast where he conducted his research.

The book, titled “Sueños Americanos, Barrio Youth Negotiating Social and Cultural Identities,” is published by The University of Arizona Press.

“In my research I found that education is a primary route to rewarding employment and economic security,” Cammarota said. “And that education is particularly significant for the future prospects of children who are ethnic minorities, were born into disadvantaged economic circumstances, or are dealing with language barriers.”"*

Stumble it! | |

Other posts that may interest you

Latino youth report: Latino self perception high, Latina sense of empowerment increasing - Hispanic MPR

Study of Hispanic New York City Youth Finds Unequal Burden of Poor Dental Health

Caring Men Are Happier Than Traditional 'Macho' Men In Mexican-American Culture, Study Suggests

Automotive industry researchers: Hispanic teens worth pursuing

¿Que Pasa En El Internet? Youth must be served, particularly in Spanish.

Study Says Youth Are Swimming in Alcohol Ads

New book focuses on Latina/o experience in America - Latinas/os in the United States: Changing the Face of América, a new collegiate textbook co-edited by Havidán Rodríguez

Delia Saenz named vice provost of undergraduate education - Arizona State University

Speaker argues for the rights of Latino youth. Bowling Green, Ohio

Hispanic youth 'cause for concern'