Understanding Intra-Ethnic Attitude Variations: Mexican Origin Population Views of Immigration.

This paper examines the relationship between cultural differences within the Mexican origin population and the views that population has of immigration issues. Previous research indicates that the Mexican origin people hold diverse views of immigration issues. This paper examines the extent to which intragroup variations contribute to the variations in attitudes toward immigration. The analysis supports the hypothesis that respondents who are more "Mexican" than others view immigration issues differently from those who are less "Mexican." In addition, contact with undocumented persons has a significant impact on support for immigration policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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