The idea that immigrants can achieve success in political careers despite facing challenges related to their immigrant status or cultural background.
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Assimilation: The process by which individuals adopt customs, beliefs, and values of another culture or society. Immigrants often engage in assimilation while navigating political landscapes.
Political Representation: Refers to elected officials advocating for specific communities or interest groups. Immigrants' rise through politics ensures better representation for their communities.
Social Mobility: The ability to move up or down within social classes based on individual achievements or circumstances. Immigrants' rise through politics represents upward social mobility within American society.
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