Human Migration

Analytical Essay # 111112

Ethnic Studies > Modern
Hot Topics > Immigration
Sociology > Multiculturalism

Human Migration

Explores the resource and economic implications related to human migration.

1,105 words () | 5 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that human migration includes immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people. The author points out that, while each cause carries validity, opening the doors to all migrants can cause grave implications for the host country. The paper relates that migrants, specifically those people who have the labor skills, intellect or social and economic status, can contribute to a host country. However, this situation must be balanced with the needs of the migrants in terms of safety, economic opportunity, education, food and shelter, and assimilation.

From the Paper:

"The framing of the migrants who are refugees or seeking asylum is different from that of legal or illegal immigration, simply my motivation. Political, religious, social membership, and environmental refugees and asylees account for a growing number of people who flee persecution or conflict each year. In comparison to legal or illegal immigrants, refugee and asylum seekers are looked upon with a more compassionate, gentler gaze. And although aiding migrants of such statics can place a strain on economic and natural resources, assisting refugees and asylees can be esteeming for the host country and revered globally."

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The Associated Press. " Illegal immigrants packing up and leaving Arizona." 22 December 2007. CNN.com. 28 May 2008 <http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/22/immigrants.leave.ap/index.html>.
Wikipedia. "Illegal immigration to the United States." 29 May 2008. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. 30 May 2008 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_immigration_to_the_United_States#Causes>.