IPR Seminar Series - Dr. René Flores | Institute for Population Research

September 13, 2022

12:30PM - 1:30PM

Townshend 038 & Zoom Option Available

Add to Calendar 2022-09-13 12:30:00 2022-09-13 13:30:00 IPR Seminar Series - Dr. René Flores Dr. René Flores, University of Chicago, Neubaurer Family Assistant Professor of Sociology Who are the “Immigrants”?: How Whites’ Diverse Perceptions of Immigrants Shape their Attitudes By René D. Flores and Ariel Azar Past scholars find that there is a public consensus in the U.S. on the traits of ideal immigrants. Nevertheless, is there also a consensus on the perceived traits of actual immigrants living in the U.S.? Further, are these perceptions attitudinally consequential? We inductively assess how whites perceive immigrants in the U.S. We find a mixed consensus on their perceptions of the composition of the immigrant population. Further, we find that the immigrant traits they perceive are correlated in their minds in specific stereotypical patterns that we label “immigrant archetypes.” Using Latent Class Analysis, we find five archetypes. Two of them are extreme— one represents a low status, undocumented Latino man, which is associated with the most restrictionist immigration views. The other extreme represents a higher status, documented non-Latino immigrant, which is associated with the most positive immigration attitudes. Archetypes do not seem entirely rooted in objective reality and are stronger predictors of immigration attitudes than most other independent variables. Their existence has significant implications for public opinion dynamics. When researchers, politicians, or journalists reference a single immigrant trait, they may knowingly or unknowingly conjure up entire archetypes in people’s minds. To attend in person and receive a takeaway lunch, please register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb5orpIbe3ofe1o The City of Columbus and Franklin County are currently recommending masking indoors after the CDC upgraded the county to a “high” COVID-19 community level. IPR strongly encourages masks at all events To attend by zoom, register in advance: https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodOiqqzkoE9yMihkzNEciKq-sgHqf9DGH To participate in a meal or meeting with a seminar guest, please sign-up on the google sheet. Townshend 038 & Zoom Option Available OSU ASC Drupal 8 ascwebservices@osu.edu America/New_York public

Add to Calendar 2022-09-13 12:30:00 2022-09-13 13:30:00 IPR Seminar Series - Dr. René Flores Dr. René Flores, University of Chicago, Neubaurer Family Assistant Professor of Sociology   Who are the “Immigrants”?: How Whites’ Diverse Perceptions of Immigrants Shape their Attitudes By René D. Flores and Ariel Azar   Past scholars find that there is a public consensus in the U.S. on the traits of ideal immigrants. Nevertheless, is there also a consensus on the perceived traits of actual immigrants living in the U.S.? Further, are these perceptions attitudinally consequential? We inductively assess how whites perceive immigrants in the U.S. We find a mixed consensus on their perceptions of the composition of the immigrant population. Further, we find that the immigrant traits they perceive are correlated in their minds in specific stereotypical patterns that we label “immigrant archetypes.” Using Latent Class Analysis, we find five archetypes. Two of them are extreme— one represents a low status, undocumented Latino man, which is associated with the most restrictionist immigration views. The other extreme represents a higher status, documented non-Latino immigrant, which is associated with the most positive immigration attitudes. Archetypes do not seem entirely rooted in objective reality and are stronger predictors of immigration attitudes than most other independent variables. Their existence has significant implications for public opinion dynamics. When researchers, politicians, or journalists reference a single immigrant trait, they may knowingly or unknowingly conjure up entire archetypes in people’s minds.   To attend in person and receive a takeaway lunch, please register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb5orpIbe3ofe1o  The City of Columbus and Franklin County are currently recommending masking indoors after the CDC upgraded the county to a “high” COVID-19 community level. IPR strongly encourages masks at all events To attend by zoom, register in advance: https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodOiqqzkoE9yMihkzNEciKq-sgHqf9DGH   To participate in a meal or meeting with a seminar guest, please sign-up on the google sheet. Townshend 038 & Zoom Option Available Institute for Population Research popcenter@osu.edu America/New_York public

Dr. René Flores, University of Chicago, Neubaurer Family Assistant Professor of Sociology

Who are the “Immigrants”?: How Whites’ Diverse Perceptions of Immigrants Shape their Attitudes

By René D. Flores and Ariel Azar

Past scholars find that there is a public consensus in the U.S. on the traits of ideal immigrants. Nevertheless, is there also a consensus on the perceived traits of actual immigrants living in the U.S.? Further, are these perceptions attitudinally consequential? We inductively assess how whites perceive immigrants in the U.S. We find a mixed consensus on their perceptions of the composition of the immigrant population. Further, we find that the immigrant traits they perceive are correlated in their minds in specific stereotypical patterns that we label “immigrant archetypes.” Using Latent Class Analysis, we find five archetypes. Two of them are extreme— one represents a low status, undocumented Latino man, which is associated with the most restrictionist immigration views. The other extreme represents a higher status, documented non-Latino immigrant, which is associated with the most positive immigration attitudes. Archetypes do not seem entirely rooted in objective reality and are stronger predictors of immigration attitudes than most other independent variables. Their existence has significant implications for public opinion dynamics. When researchers, politicians, or journalists reference a single immigrant trait, they may knowingly or unknowingly conjure up entire archetypes in people’s minds.

To attend in person and receive a takeaway lunch, please register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb5orpIbe3ofe1o

The City of Columbus and Franklin County are currently recommending masking indoors after the CDC upgraded the county to a “high” COVID-19 community level. IPR strongly encourages masks at all events

To attend by zoom, register in advance: https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodOiqqzkoE9yMihkzNEciKq-sgHqf9DGH

To participate in a meal or meeting with a seminar guest, please sign-up on the google sheet.