Recent interviews with Mexican Americans by sociologist Julie Dowling revealed that, however they may identify on Census-type forms, most know that in everyday life they are not viewed or treated as white by most Anglo-American whites.

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Julie Dowling's research indeed found that Mexican Americans, regardless of how they might identify on census forms, are aware that in their daily interactions and experiences, they are not perceived or treated as white by the majority of Anglo-American whites. This highlights the complex nature of racial and ethnic identity in the United States, particularly in how it is experienced versus how it is officially categorized.

Recent Interviews with Mexican Americans by Sociologist Julie Dowling Revealed