Recently, his research has delved into the identity development of second-generation Ethiopian Americans and how the Ethiopian diaspora (dispersed from their homeland) advocates for democracy across international borders. The associate professor of sociology and justice studies at Eastern Washington University says there are a few facets of his research into the Ethiopian American transnational identity. "But overall, [second-generation immigrants] are thriving in this environment because the U.S. is more welcoming than it used to be." In 2013, the U.S. Census reported that second-generation immigrants are much better off, in socioeconomic terms, than their parents. But Kebede's research doesn't compare second-generation Ethiopian Americans with their parents — he compares them with everyone else in their same age group.

Source: Ethiopian News May 30, 2024 13:19 UTC