José Itzigsohn
Associate Professor of Sociology and Ethnic Studies
Brown University
at time of fellowship
2006 to 2007
José Itzigsohn, Associate Professor of Sociology and Ethnic Studies at Brown University, will write a book examining the labor market experiences and shifts in ethnic identity of Dominican immigrants as they adapt to American society in Providence, Rhode Island. His work will examine Dominican immigrants’ career trajectories, involvement with ethnic organizations, and attachments to their country of origin.