In the journal article, the authors of the article discuss the influence of ethnicity and generation on the family structure. To focus on this idea the authors analyze and compare the family structures of Mexican, Irish, Swedish, Italian, Polish, and White children. The authors use assimilation theory and segmented assimilation as evidence to support their main idea. In the text, the author’s provide a clear definition of assimilation theory and segmented assimilation. According to Gratton, et al., assimilation theory has a strong focus on ethnicity in family structure. The segmented theory focuses on the idea that ethnicity influences the inclusion of immigrant children in American society. Accordingly, the authors write a section describing
