The Latino Middle Class – Annual Review of Sociology

The journal article “The Latino Middle Class” by Dr. Jody Agius Vallejo, and Dr. Jessica Vasquez-Tokos critically examine the complexities of the Latino middle class. Published on May 15, 2024, in the Annual Review of Sociology (Vol. 50:521-546), the article discusses how educational gains, income mobility, and non-traditional career paths contribute to upward mobility, despite structural barriers and societal biases.

Latinos are redefining middle-class identity in the U.S., expanding it beyond conventional frameworks.

 

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