Stephanie Wu - The Role of Linguistic Capital in the Health Perceptions of Formerly Detained and Deported Hispanic Immigrant Men

Thousands of immigrants, primarily Hispanic men, are currently detained in detention centers and correctional facilities throughout the U.S. However, little is known about how language affects the way in which individuals understand the role of detention in their physical and mental health outcomes. Through conducting interviews with 29 formerly detained and deported Hispanic adult men, I found that individuals with high linguistic capital, or who were fluent in English, generally had positive interactions with correctional officers…