Abstract The predominant post-1965 immigrant groups have established distinctive settlement areas in many American cities and suburbs. These areas are generally understood in terms of an "immigrant enclave" model in which ethnic neighborhoods in central cities serve relatively impoverished new arrivals as a potential base for eventual spatial assimilation with the white majority. This model, and the "ethnic community" model, are evaluated here. In the ethnic community model, segregated settlement can result from group preferences even when spatial assimilation is otherwise feasible. Analysis of the residential patterns of the largest immigrant groups in New York and Los Angeles shows that most ethnic neighborhoods can be interpreted as immigrant enclaves. In some cases, however, living in ethnic neighborhoods is unrelated to economic constraints, indicating a positive preference for such areas. Suburban residence does not necessarily imply living outside of ethnic neighborhoods. Indeed, for several groups the suburban enclave provides an alternative to assimilation-it is an ethnic community in a relatively high-status setting. Show Journal Information The official flagship journal of the American Sociological Association (ASA), American Sociological Review (ASR) publishes works of interest to the discipline in general, new theoretical developments, results of research that advance our understanding of fundamental social processes, and important methodological innovations. All areas of sociology are welcome. Emphasis is on exceptional quality and general interest. Published bi-monthly in February, April, June, August, October, and December. Information about subscriptions, article submissions, and advertising rates: http://www.asanet.org/journals/asr/ Publisher Information American Sociological Association Mission Statement: Serving Sociologists in Their Work Advancing Sociology as a Science and Profession Promoting the Contributions and Use of Sociology to Society The American Sociological Association (ASA), founded in 1905, is a non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good. With over 13,200 members, ASA encompasses sociologists who are faculty members at colleges and universities, researchers, practitioners, and students. About 20 percent of the members work in government, business, or non-profit organizations. As the national organization for sociologists, the American Sociological Association, through its Executive Office, is well positioned to provide a unique set of services to its members and to promote the vitality, visibility, and diversity of the discipline. Working at the national and international levels, the Association aims to articulate policy and impleme nt programs likely to have the broadest possible impact for sociology now and in the future. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. Read Online (Free) relies on page scans, which are not currently available to screen readers. To access this article, please contact JSTOR User Support . We'll provide a PDF copy for your screen reader. With a personal account, you can read up to 100 articles each month for free. Get StartedAlready have an account? Log in Monthly Plan
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Log in through your institution journal article Whose Neighborhood is This? Ethnicity and Community in Hong KongUrban Anthropology Vol. 9, No. 2 (SUMMER 1980) , pp. 243-263 (21 pages) Published By: The Institute, Inc. https://www.jstor.org/stable/40552920 Read and download Log in through your school or library Alternate access options For independent researchers Read Online Read 100 articles/month free Subscribe to JPASS Unlimited reading + 10 downloads Abstract A plea for greater clarity in discussions of urban ethnicity is made by proposing a conceptual distinction between "ethnic neighborhood" and "ethnic community." Eschewing the subjective and metaphysical approach of those urbanists who designate urban neighborhoods "ethnic" mostly on the basis of intuitive feelings, this article argues that the intensities of ethnic primary and secondary relationships be gauged for a more objective ascertaining of urban ethnicity. Ethnic neighborhoods (where both primary and secondary relationships are ethnic) are thus clearly distinct from ethnic communities (where primary relationships alone tie the group together). To demonstrate the usefulness of this approach, analysis is made of the Fujianese and Shangainese ethnic neighborhoods and communities of Hong Kong's North Point area. The applicability of this model to American ethnicity is also tested. Publisher Information Jack R. Rollwagen, Ph. D. is the president of The Institute, Inc., a closely-held corporation in western New York State. Dr. Rollwagen founded the journal with the title Urban Anthropology in 1972 and has been the editor of that journal since that time. Dr. Rollwagen is a cultural anthropologist with interests in urban anthropology, visual anthropology, and World System analysis. His most recent research has been a holistic ethnomusicological approach to the music of the Horqin Mongols of eastern Inner Mongolia, China. This research has resulted in the publication of a six volume DVD set titled Song Of The Grasslands: Ethnicity, Identity, Economic Development, Culture Change And Music Among The Horqin Mongols of Eastern Inner Mongolia, China. He is also editing a multi-volume DVD set titled Life in an American Village. Dr. Rollwagen is the editor of two books on visual anthropology. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. What is the meaning of ethnic neighborhood?Definition: Usually urban areas, within which culturally distinct minority communities maintain ways of life largely separate from those of the generally larger communities that surround them.
What is an example of a ethnic neighborhood?There have been examples throughout US history of ethnic enclaves, including Cubans in Miami, New York's Chinatown, Japanese and Korean enclaves in California, and Jewish communities in Manhattan. There are also immigrant enclaves across the world.
What is the meaning of ethnic enclaves?An ethnic enclave is a geographical area where a particular ethnic group is spatially clustered and socially and economically distinct from the majority group.
What is an ethnic niche?Ethnic enclaves are urban neighborhoods in which immigrant groups or ethnic minorities are residentially concentrated, while ethnic niches are where particular types of businesses are disproportionately owned and/or staffed by ethnic minorities.
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