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Interethnic marriage: identifying the second generation in Australia
The International Migration Review
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Intermarriage patterns are changing in Australia as more people have diverse ancestry. This study uses census data to track these shifts, offering insights into migrant marriage trends.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Australia's population shows increasing multi-country ancestry.
- Existing marriage data limitations restrict analysis of migrant intermarriage patterns.
- Published data primarily uses partner birthplace, not parental origin.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine intermarriage patterns among migrant generations in Australia.
- To assess census data as an alternative to marriage registration records.
- To identify differences in intermarriage between urban and rural areas.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Australian census data from 1986 and 1991.
- Identified second-generation migrants within household structures.
- Analyzed intermarriage trends using census data for urban and rural populations.
Main Results:
- Census data provides a viable alternative for tracking intermarriage.
- Changes in census methodology enable better identification of second-generation migrants.
- The study allows for analysis of intermarriage differences across geographic locations.
Conclusions:
- Census data offers a valuable resource for understanding evolving intermarriage patterns.
- The findings contribute to the study of migration and social integration in Australia.
- Further research can leverage census data to explore demographic shifts in marriage.
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