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.