Immigrants and Jobs

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This paper explains that during difficult periods in American history, there has been more discrimination against immigrants, especially in the area of labor. This is due, in part, to a fear that the immigrants will be taking jobs away from the natural born citizens. This study argues that a number of studies and research, shows, however, that this is not the case. Includes 3 page outline.

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"A poll conducted in October 2004 by the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University showed that more than half of individuals from Alabama surveyed believe immigrant workers are taking jobs away from Americans and do not bring needed skills to the state. The random telephone poll of 1,012 residents of Alabama of voting age found that 34 percent of those surveyed "strongly agree" and 23 percent "somewhat agree" that immigrants are taking this employment. The poll did not make a distinction between illegal and legal immigrants and had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. The other question, whether immigrants bring required skills to the state, 34 percent "strongly disagree" and 21 percent "somewhat disagree." Although 10 percent of those called stated they have seen immigrants making constructive contributions to the area, 42 percent accuse them for community-wide concerns, such as petty crime, housing violations and littering. In addition, 56 percent of those surveyed feel that Alabama should not give immigrants social welfare assistance."

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