Tag: Immigration

Cover of the book Resisting-Change-in-Suburbia
Laureates

Asian Immigration and the Myth of Suburban Stability

About Resisting Change in Suburbia: Asian Immigrants and Frontier Nostalgia in L.A.,…

By
P&RR
2 Min Read
The image shows President Donald Trump preparing to sign a plaque along the Texas-Mexico border wall in January 2021. This act symbolizes nativist ideology, emphasizing the protection of national identity by reinforcing borders and justifying strict measures against perceived outsiders. The border wall itself became a key symbol of nativism, reflecting efforts to maintain a homogeneous national identity.
Analysis & Theories

The Political Psychology of Nativism

Social identity and intergroup threat theories explain how perceived threats fuel nativism,…

By
Karel J. Leyva
14 Min Read