Nativism in The United States “Get out of my country” is what people can be heard saying to immigrants in the United States. This is an interesting statement considering we are all immigrants to this great nation we call home. According to Dictionary.com the definition of nativism is the policy of protecting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants. Nativists protest and create laws to limit immigrant rights under the guise they are trying to protect their country from immigrants. But they are actually protecting their country from diversity in cultures.
Immigration has brought new innovation and skills from all parts of the world. Nativism can be caused by people’s fear, especially of the unknown. Immigrants bring their culture and native language, instead of being welcomed immigrants are met with fear and discrimination. People have a tendency to …show more content…
The myth that immigrants are hurting our country financially by taking all our jobs and services without paying taxes, causes hostility towards immigrants. This myth breeds fear that there will be no jobs left for Americans. This myth can be busted by using Las Vegas, Nevada as an example of how many jobs are taken by immigrants. The reality is how many people are honestly willing to work every day with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees, for minimum wage and no benefits? Not very many people are willing to apply for these jobs. Employers are required to report all workers upon being hired. Most employers abide by the rules, therefore undocumented immigrants are not eligible for legal employment. If I truly wanted an outdoor job I would be hired before an undocumented worker, but I do not want it. This myth is often used by people as an excuse for not working those particular jobs. Therefore, immigrants are filling the labor needs that other people do not want to do. Myths give people a reason to complain about
Immigration has brought new innovation and skills from all parts of the world. Nativism can be caused by people’s fear, especially of the unknown. Immigrants bring their culture and native language, instead of being welcomed immigrants are met with fear and discrimination. People have a tendency to …show more content…
The myth that immigrants are hurting our country financially by taking all our jobs and services without paying taxes, causes hostility towards immigrants. This myth breeds fear that there will be no jobs left for Americans. This myth can be busted by using Las Vegas, Nevada as an example of how many jobs are taken by immigrants. The reality is how many people are honestly willing to work every day with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees, for minimum wage and no benefits? Not very many people are willing to apply for these jobs. Employers are required to report all workers upon being hired. Most employers abide by the rules, therefore undocumented immigrants are not eligible for legal employment. If I truly wanted an outdoor job I would be hired before an undocumented worker, but I do not want it. This myth is often used by people as an excuse for not working those particular jobs. Therefore, immigrants are filling the labor needs that other people do not want to do. Myths give people a reason to complain about