SOC218H1 Lecture Notes - Sansei, Japanese Canadians, Japa
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Sample japanese born in canada, all went to school and grew up in the canadian community. Live in predominantly caucasian neighborhoods of large to medium sized areas, with 84% residing in homes owned by themselves. the sample group are all employed in full-time jobs and include a few professional mothers. All identified themselves as middle class, only few relegating themselves to the lower side of the middle class. Many are striving to attain higher social status, in a relaxed manner. Sansei form an extremely well-educated group (3rd generation) Average number of education by sample was 16. 2. It means that education that the nisei (2nd generation) could not afford was available for their children. This is because of the asian family and its ethnic values which are its members" most important sources of socialization. Professional - people employed in some sort of profession. Managerial-administrative includes owners of small business, or government agencies. White collar includes normal clerk type jobs.
