Sociology
The Paradox of Integration and the Persistence of Ethnic Homophily
Quick fact
Research shows that even when second-generation immigrants achieve high levels of education and employment, their social networks remain significantly more ethnically homogeneous than those of the native majority, a phenomenon that contradicts classic assimilation predictions.
Why this is interesting
Imagine moving to a new city, getting a great job, and speaking the language fluently—yet your closest friends still share your immigrant background. Why does social integration lag behind economic and educational success?