Chapter 10 discuss a lack of globalization in that people are unable to freely migrate from one country to another. They are obligated to do so by illegal means which creates greater opportunity for oppression. The author also points out how restrictionists portray an image which dehumanizes immigrants and perpetuates negative stereotypes that immigrants/minorities are criminals. Without global equity we will continue to see people trying what they can to rise out of the oppression and poverty of their native countries.
The author points out how many states in the U.S. are limiting or refusing to provide government assistance to illegal immigrants, going as far as denying birth certificates to children born of illegal immigrant parents (Arizona and Oklahoma). However, it is imperative to note how driving away immigrants can negatively impact communities. Immigrant families forced to relocate can cause businesses to close down, drives down the labor force, decreases taxes paid, and funding for public schools. Some feel that securing the borders is a national safety issue, however there has been no evidence to support this thought.
This chapter focuses on competency 2 which aims to recognize structures and values which can marginalize, alienate or oppress. In this sense the text touches upon thoughts that Americans …show more content…
This passage stood out to me because in reflecting back to the first few chapters I was so focused on the restaurant aspect of the text. I feel it was an important issue and abuse in the workplace needed to be addressed but in later chapters I saw how it was so much more than just oppression in the workplace. We need to reevaluate how we treat one another as human beings. I feel there are so many other factors which contribute to the many injustices which occur in the labor
The author points out how many states in the U.S. are limiting or refusing to provide government assistance to illegal immigrants, going as far as denying birth certificates to children born of illegal immigrant parents (Arizona and Oklahoma). However, it is imperative to note how driving away immigrants can negatively impact communities. Immigrant families forced to relocate can cause businesses to close down, drives down the labor force, decreases taxes paid, and funding for public schools. Some feel that securing the borders is a national safety issue, however there has been no evidence to support this thought.
This chapter focuses on competency 2 which aims to recognize structures and values which can marginalize, alienate or oppress. In this sense the text touches upon thoughts that Americans …show more content…
This passage stood out to me because in reflecting back to the first few chapters I was so focused on the restaurant aspect of the text. I feel it was an important issue and abuse in the workplace needed to be addressed but in later chapters I saw how it was so much more than just oppression in the workplace. We need to reevaluate how we treat one another as human beings. I feel there are so many other factors which contribute to the many injustices which occur in the labor