Some Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans have been successful, yet both groups continue to be barred from accessing significant upward mobility. This statement supports which theoretical perspective?

A. the Noel hypothesis
B. the importance of the contact situation
C. Blauner's hypothesis
D. Myrdal's vicious cycle
E. the segmented assimilation perspective


Answer: E

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