Characteristics of 63 offspring of marriages involving one Mexican origin and one non-Hispanic parent are reported. Respondents ranged in age from 12 to 18 years and were interviewed by telephone concerning knowledge of and preference for their Mexican background. Results indicated that although their knowledge of Mexican culture was limited, subjects self-reported ethnic identification and pride in their identity. This finding runs counter to previously held views that offspring of minority exogamous individuals would not express a definite ethnic identity.
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