Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
11-18-2024
Abstract
In this chapter, we embark on a journey to explore the hopes for a better future, the American Dream, shared by a group of transnational, first-generation Hispanic/Latino college students located along the border between the United States of America (Texas) and Mexico (Tamaulipas). We gathered the data through a blend of ethnographic interviews and surveys to unravel, juxtapose, and deliberate upon the experiences shared. Employing a thematic analysis methodology inspired by Braun and Clarke (2006), we categorize the data into two overarching categories. The first category delves into the social and virtual spaces where the ideals of the American Dream take shape and evolve. Meanwhile, the second category explores participants’ social network activities that contribute to the formation of their identities, drawing from a tapestry of social and cultural imaginaries. Furthermore, our analysis extends to unraveling the complexities of language and communication within the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.
Recommended Citation
Espinosa-Dulanto, M., & Monroy-Velasco, I. R. (2024). Embracing the “American Dream” Social Media Imaginary Versus the Daily American Nightmare for Immigrant Youth. In R. Rocha de Luna & M. Castro Ricalde (Eds.), Digital Culture and the U.S.-Mexico Border (pp. 44–59). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003519263-5
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First Page
44
Last Page
59
Publication Title
Digital Culture and the U.S.-Mexico Border
DOI
10.4324/9781003519263-5
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Comments
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