Documented, undocumented, and something else the incorporation of children of Brazilian immigrants - Cebulko, Kara Beth (LFB Scholarly Pub. LLC, 2013)
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction -- Talking legality and illegality : Brazilians, Boston, and the scene of inquiry -- How multiple categories of legal status matter -- Narratives of protest engagement and disengagement -- Divergent outcomes : legal status and educational careers -- Conclusion
Drawing upon in-depth interviews with young adult children of Brazilian immigrants, Cebulko finds that legal status, like race, class and gender, acts as a form of social stratification. Legal status, however, involves multiple categories, including grey areas in-between fully 'legal' and 'illegal.' Undocumented, liminally legal, lawful permanent residents, and citizens each live with a different set of rights and level of precariousness. These impact not only their economic opportunities, but also the social dynamics of Brazilian youth's transition into adulthood. Cebulko's work will be of in