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How Iranian Americans perceive each other?
Sara Sarkhiliwith special thanks to Hazhir Rahmandad
Iranian Studies Group at MIThttp://www.isg-mit.org/
IAAB 2007
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About ISGIranian Studies Group (ISG) at MIT
A non-partisan, non-profit, academic organization with the goal of promoting Iranian civil society through conducting research on issues related to the Iranian society in Iran and abroad
ISG goals • Bridge the gap between research, public knowledge, and policy-making
• Create a network of academics, community leaders and interested individuals in Iran, the U.S., and other parts of the world
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Survey Characteristics• Online survey between January-March 2005• 3880 Valid Responses• 62.4% male and, 37.6% female respondents• Around 60% Naturalized U.S. Citizens (first generation IA), 12% U.S.-born, 12% permanent residents, 8% students , and the rest asylums, skilled workers, etc.• Average age of respondents between 35-49• Average education of respondents, B.S. and then M.S. degree
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What factors determine how Iranians introduce
themselves?
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Methods• Logistic regression estimating the
probability of “yes” answer to the question of:
“When asked, you introduce yourself as…”• Independent Variables:
Age, Gender, Income, Interaction with Iranians, Visiting Iran, Recently Moved to U.S., Education, Religion, Ethnicity, Residency status, Marital Status, Spouse nationality
Next Pages: Reporting the statistically significant variables only
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Analysis Factors
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When MovedTo U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
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Introduce as Persian
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When MovedTo U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
Age
WestCoast
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Persian
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Introduce as Iranian
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
Period MovedTo Iran
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
Age
Student
Atheist
EastCoast
When MovedTo U.S
InteractionWith Iranians
Christian
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Introduce depends on the situation
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
Period MovedTo Iran
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
When movedTo U.S
InteractionWith Iranians
Azari
Female
Muslim
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What factors determine how Iranians living in U.S. perceive
each other?
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What is your perception of the Iranian-American community in terms of “Support for each
other”?
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InteractionWith Iranians
Perception of being supportive
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When Moved To U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
Female
Education
U.SCitizen
JewishChristian
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What is your perception of the Iranian-American community in terms of “Preservation of
cultural values”?
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Perception of cultural values
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
Period MovedTo Iran
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
Female
Education
When movedTo U.S
InteractionWith Iranians
Muslim
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What is your perception of the Iranian-American community
in terms of “Social etiquette”?
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Perception of Social Etiquette
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When MovedTo U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
Age
Education
Income
InteractionWith IraniansU.S
Citizen
Muslim
AtheistChristian
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What is your perception of the Iranian-American community
in terms of “Economic contributions to the U.S.”?
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Perception of Economic Contribution
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When MovedTo U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
Education
Income
InteractionWith Iranians
Persian
Muslim Agnostic
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What is your perception of the Iranian-American community in terms of “Respect of other communities and cultures” ?
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Respect for other communities
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When MovedTo U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
Age
Education
Azari
Muslim
AtheistJewish
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What is your perception of the Iranian-American community
in terms of “Business ethics”?
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Business Ethics
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When Moved To U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
Age
WestCoast Education
InteractionWith Iranians
Muslim
Jewish
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What is your perception of the Iranian-American community in terms of “Team work” ?
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Team work
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When MovedTo U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
EducationInteraction
With Iranians
Atheist
Zoroastrian
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Overall Patterns
How Iranians introduce themselves
• Age• Interaction with other Iranians• When moved to U.S• How often they visit Iran
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Overall Patterns
Perception of Iranians of their community
• Education• Religion: Muslims and Atheists• Residency: U.S Citizens• Interaction with other Iranians
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Future Research
• Patterns of discrimination and its reporting
• Spouse nationality selection• Patterns of media consumption• Charity contributions• Going back to Iran• Appeal of Iranian cultural aspects
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More discussions
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Introduce as Iranian-American
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When MovedTo U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
Age
InteractionWith Iranians
Visiting Iran
Student
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Introduce as Persian-American
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When Moved To U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
VisitingIran
Atheist
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Introduce As American
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
Period MovedTo Iran
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
Education
When MovedTo U.S
InteractionWith Iranians
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What is your perception of the Iranian-American community
in terms of “Civic participation” ?
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Civic Participation
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When MovedTo U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
EducationInteraction
With Iranians
Agnostic
Atheist
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What is your perception of the Iranian-American community
in terms of “Support for common community goals”?
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Support for common community goals
Maritalstatus
Age
Location
Gender
Education
Income
When MovedTo U.S
SpouseNationality
InteractionWith Iranians
VisitingIran
Azari
OtherEthnicities
KurdishPersian
Gilak
Permanent
Refugee
U.SCitizen
Student
SkilledWorker
Muslim
BahaiiSpiritual
Agnostic
AtheistJewish
Christian
Zoroastrian
Residency
DemographicRelation to Iran(ians)
Ethnicity
Religion
EducationInteraction
With IraniansU.SCitizen
Spiritual
Atheist
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Demographic
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
somehighschool
highschooldiploma
B.S. M.S. Ph.D. DMD, JDetc.
Education
ISG SurveyCensus 2000
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Demographic
Age Distribution
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
18-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and above
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Demographic
Up to$24,999
$25,000-$49,999
$50,000-$74,999
$75,000-$99,999
$100,000-$199,999 $200,000-
$499,999$500,000and above
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Household Income
Average IncomeCensus 2000
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Immigration Period
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
1940-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-Present
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Ethnicity
Persian 77%
Arab 1%
Azari10%
Baluchi0.5%
Armenian1%
Kurdish 4%
Gilak 3%
Lor2% Turkmen
1%
Assyrian1%
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Religion Diversity
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Muslim Christian Jewish Baha'i Zorastherian
comfortable in practicing NOT comfortable in practicing Does NOT practice
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Family: Spouse’s Nationality
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Iranian American ofIranian Ancestry
American OtherNationalities
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How often your children have visited Iran?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
1-2 3-5 6 or more Never
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Important aspects for Iranian parents in educating their children:
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Persian language
Ethnic language
My Ethnicity
Traditions and Festivities
Religion
History
Music
Literature
Politics
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Frequency of Interaction with Iranians
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
daily weekly monthly rarely never
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How Iranians introduce themselves?
Persian-American
5%
Iranian-American
13%
Depends on the situation
10%American
2%
Iranian44%
Persian26%