Great Migration

Illegal immigration is one of the most controversial issues in the United States for the past several decades. Illegal immigration is also a problem that affects all Americans. An illegal immigrant is defined as anyone who migrates to a country for a permanent residence without any form of identification. Illegal immigration creates a lot of problems, for example, overpopulation, rising crime rates and unemployment (Christian, 1999, Population, Immigration, and Global Ethics) People move to…

The Unidimensional Model of Acculration suggested that individuals can only maintain a single culture within oneself and therefore when moving into a foreign culture, individual must discard his culture of origin and adapt the host culture. If he cannot do that, he cannot fit in with the society and will lead in the increase of negative emotions and behaviours. This model used to be the predominent theory of acculturation in the United States in the 20th century, but becoming less accurate in…

Why was America a magnet for immigrants - Old vs. New? America was a magnet for Old Immigrants because it was a place where they could escape political or religious persecution. In addition, the Old Immigrants came due to space shortages in Europe. This can be seen with German farmers being drawn to the United States because of the vast amounts of land. Also, the country attracted Old immigrants due to conflicts in their original countries, such as wars or famines. One immense conflict of the…

The massive increase of tourism in Barcelona since the 1992 Olympics have sparked a heated debate about what impacts it has on the city. Many residents have through protests and articles expressed feelings of being dislocated and pushed away from their own neighborhoods. Other voices have argued that the increasing antagonism between local citizens and tourists just intensifies the problems and that tourists should be considered temporary citizens rather than visitors. This essay will explore…

Dear Senator Kirk My name is Luisa Aragon I live in Hanover Park. I go to Glenbard North. I am currently enrolled in U.S government & Politics. I am writing today to urge you to support the immigration reform legislation that provides hard-working immigrants with a pathway to citizenship, protects families and the most vulnerable people in the country. The current system that is being used is not only broken, but it is un justice. People come from all around the world. Immigrants come to…

America is the nation of immigrants. Our history is heavily dependent on immigrants searching for new opportunities to flourish. Immigrants are extremely brave. They leave their country, their families and their homes to come to a country that will most likely not accept them in hopes of a better life. We live in a land where an amazing opportunity is typically right around the corner but is it worth it. Most anti-immigration arguments begin with statements about how illegal immigrants are…

American foreign policies went through many changes between 1865 to the 1980s. Many of the policies seemed most fitting for the time period and its convenience. That being said, a lot of the strategies that would have worked during 1865 wouldn't have the same effects in the 1980's. Though America has always been seen as a land of new beginnings, for immigrants, with time the entering to the states became more difficult. The policies during 1865 to1900’s, focused more on the expansion of the…

: Immigration reform is a difficult task to take on with two very different sides on how it should be handled, on one side immigration could be less regulated and on the other hand immigration should be more restricted and less people should be let in. Both sides of the argument have valid arguments and valid points, however I cannot argue that either side is entirely correct, as I believe the best option is a blend of both ideas, a compromise of sorts. One perspective on immigration reform is…

subject and while some are truly against it, there are others who don't seem to mind. Even if the wall somehow decreased the flow of illegal immigrants crossing the border, what's to stop them from finding other ways of entering the country. This “Great Wall” only encompasses the country of Mexico; instead of illegal immigrants flowing from the south, will it come from Canada next? People from faraway continents have been illegally immigrating to the U.S. as early as the 1800's, possibly even…

Growing up outside of the United States, I always envisioned Los Angeles as the epitome of glamor, fame, and wealth. I believed that once one stepped foot in Beverly Hills, one would immediately attain those three aforementioned virtues. I think so many movies I watched about the city solidified that idea I had about Los Angeles before I moved here. Clueless was one of those movies. The film revolves around a rich girl named Cher, after the iconic singer, from Beverly Hills. Although the film…