Information Brokers
Political Socialization in Latino Immigrant Families
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2026
University of Chicago Press (Verlag)
978-0-226-85024-5 (ISBN)
University of Chicago Press (Verlag)
978-0-226-85024-5 (ISBN)
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An insightful rethinking of political socialization within Latino immigrant households.
Conventional wisdom tells us that children are passive recipients of political lessons from their parents, with caregivers being the ones who mold the developing behavior and beliefs of the children under their roof. Roberto F. Carlos challenges this preconception by revealing how Latino children, especially those with immigrant parents, often become key sources of political information and guidance in their families. As migrant parents navigate unfamiliar institutions and customs in the United States, they often turn to their children to broker information about everything from daily life to civic engagement. These roles not only place unique responsibilities on children but also create new pathways for them to shape the political behavior of their parents. Moreover, by taking on these roles, children learn the skills that can make them effective advocates later in life, even as they face resource disadvantages that normally correlate with reduced political participation and sense of political efficacy.
Drawing on six original surveys, multiple experiments, and in-depth interviews, including the accounts of youth helping protect their families from deportation, InformationBrokers shows how these dynamics influence both immigrant parents and their children in politically consequential ways. With the Latino population now over 64 million, Information Brokers offers vital insight into the political incorporation of America’s largest ethnic group.
Conventional wisdom tells us that children are passive recipients of political lessons from their parents, with caregivers being the ones who mold the developing behavior and beliefs of the children under their roof. Roberto F. Carlos challenges this preconception by revealing how Latino children, especially those with immigrant parents, often become key sources of political information and guidance in their families. As migrant parents navigate unfamiliar institutions and customs in the United States, they often turn to their children to broker information about everything from daily life to civic engagement. These roles not only place unique responsibilities on children but also create new pathways for them to shape the political behavior of their parents. Moreover, by taking on these roles, children learn the skills that can make them effective advocates later in life, even as they face resource disadvantages that normally correlate with reduced political participation and sense of political efficacy.
Drawing on six original surveys, multiple experiments, and in-depth interviews, including the accounts of youth helping protect their families from deportation, InformationBrokers shows how these dynamics influence both immigrant parents and their children in politically consequential ways. With the Latino population now over 64 million, Information Brokers offers vital insight into the political incorporation of America’s largest ethnic group.
Roberto F. Carlos is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the Latino immigrant experience. He has published in the American Political Science Review, Political Behavior, and the Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, among others.
Introduction: Socialization Reimagined
Chapter 1: Information, Obligation, and Agency
Chapter 2: Understanding and Measuring Information Brokering
Chapter 3: Information Brokering Is Political
Chapter 4: From Familial Obligation to Political Action
Chapter 5: Generational Influence: From Children to Parents
Conclusion: Lessons Learned About Latino Political Incorporation
Epilogue: Sarah and Vanessa
Acknowledgments
Appendix
Notes
References
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 3.7.2026 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Chicago Studies in American Politics |
| Zusatzinfo | 49 halftones, 4 line drawings, 48 tables |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 454 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile |
| Schulbuch / Wörterbuch | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-226-85024-2 / 0226850242 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-226-85024-5 / 9780226850245 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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