Chapter 2, American Families in Social Context Key Terms

undocumented immigrants Immigrants who reside in the country illegally. “immigrant stock” Immigrants and children of immigrants.

role reversal Occurs when children of immigrants learn the English language and American ways faster than their parents. cultural brokers Children of immigrants take on this role when they manage interaction with their parents and bureaucracies and the larger society.

binational families Some family members are American citizens or legal residents, while others are undocumented, not legally in the United States and subject to sudden deportation. Miller’s Typology of Urban Native American Families A typology that posits a continuum from traditional to transitional to bicultural to marginal families.

Traditional Native American Families Families that retain Indian ways, with minimal influence from the urban settings they live in. Bicultural Native American Families Families that develop a successful blend of native beliefs and the adaptations necessary to living in urban settings.

Transitional Native American Families Families that have lost Indian culture and are being assimilated to the white working class. Marginal Native American Families Families that have become alienated from both Indian and mainstream cultures.

social class One’s overall status in a society. life chances The opportunities one has for education and work.