Abstract This is a short study of the immigrationissue that exists between the United States and Mexico. The paper deals with the scope of the issue, including some of the effects of NAFTA and the post-9/11 international climate. The paper concludes with some recommendations of how the U.S. and Mexican governments can work together to curb the problem of illegal immigration.
From the Paper "Outline I. Introduce the topic A. The burden of illegal immigration B. The economic connection between the U.S. and Mexico Negative reaction in the U.S. A. The scale of the problem B. Reasons for immigration C. Solutions the US government has employed The reality of the situation A. Must first admit that immigration will not stop B. Should work to manage the problem, not outlaw it Alternative solutions A. Decriminalize border crossings B. Institute guest worker programs Conclusion: Summarize the nature of immigration between the US and Mexico Immigration between the United States and Mexico, particularly illegal immigration, has been a major issue between these two nations for many years and especially burdensome on communities alongside the border in both countries. The fact is that the economic futures of both nations are tied to one another, though it is certainly true that the Mexican..."
Abstract This paper outlines a brief proposal for a study into determining rural/small town areas where immigrants to Canada might be willing to re-locate. The paper provides some background material on immigration patterns, a statement of the topic/study area, a methodology, potential results and how they would be put to use, and a brief conclusion with recommendations for further study.
Tags: CANADIAN STUDIES AND ISSUES / IMMIGRATIONISSUES (LANGUAGE, GENDER, CULTURE, CLASS), immigration canada metropolitan
Abstract The author of this paper relates the opinions of various groups on the issue of immigration to the United States. In addition, the paper provides a survey of immigration laws throughout United States history. The paper discusses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and shows its limitations in dealing with immigrationissues. The paper examines the issue of asylum and political refugees as it currently applies. In addition, the paper provides an explanation of how the United States immigration quotas operate.
From the Paper "Immigration is a subject that creates controversy, with many calling for less immigration as a way of enhancing security and improving the economy, and with others citing immigration as one of the main forces boosting the economy throughout American history. All Americans derive from immigrants, of course, except for the Native Americans who themselves had immigrated across the Bering Strait thousands of years ago. Immigration has changed over the course of American history, in part reflecting conditions elsewhere in the world, while also showing in the legal system how Americans view people from other countries, welcoming some and rejecting others. The issue has become enmeshed in security concerns since 9-11, with calls for reform to alter the number and type of immigrants allowed into the country. Some two percent of the world's population are migrants or refugees, and most lack basic human rights. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes a citizen's right to leave a country, nothing is said about rights following the arrival in another country, and often this is a greater problem. More than 100 million people around the world are living in countries where they are not citizens, and another 23 million are displaced in their own countries. In spite of the huge numbers of people involved, constitutions, laws, and governments restrict the rights of these people to move freely, to speak, and to be heard. In addition, the present structure of recognized human rights provides no framework within which the rights of migrants can be discussed."
Abstract This paper examines and summarizes dozens of research studies about immigrants to Australia in the aftermath of World War II. The paper focuses on the works of social scientists -- primarily sociologists -- regarding the displaced placed persons phenomenon and its impact on Australia. The paper also looks at studies that researched the ability of these DPs to integrate into Australian society -- both at the time and over the long-term. Another study focuses on the corollaries between the DP immigration and later immigration from the Far East and Asia. Finally, the paper looks at research into the Australian governments handling of immigration and immigrantissues.
From the Paper "Post war immigration is discussed briefly in general histories of Australia such as Crawford, Shaw and Ward. In these surveys, the reasons for Australia new immigration policy are discussed briefly, with some mention of the Displaced Persons Scheme, but in no great detail. The first thorough archival research work on the topic was conducted by Andrew Markus and in 1984 he published two articles in Labour History, the first concentrated on the development of post war immigration policy. Markus argued that prior to World War II, the Australian Labor Party opposed governmentally sponsored immigration plans on the grounds that an increased work force would strengthen the bargaining position of employers. During and immediately following the war, however, Labor endorsed immigration as a means of securing Australia's ability to defend itself and to develop the nation's resources. The second article specifically examined the Displaced Persons Scheme. Markus discussed the origins of the scheme, the reasons for its expansion and government attempts to gain the support of unions , the media and the general public. A feature of Markus's work is his detailed use of the Department of Immigration files. Markus pioneered the use of this important archival resource. Markus's articles were followed by longer studies in the late 1980s. In 1988 Glenda Sluga's work on Bonegilla was published."
Abstract This paper analyzes two sides of the illegal immigrationissue and concludes that amnesty should not be granted to illegal aliens. The paper addresses questions concerning contributions to American society made by illegal immigrants and discusses problems associated with illegal immigration.
From the Paper "Sheila Jackson Lee and Robert Byrd are both members of the U S Congress. Both are members of the Democratic Party, but Lee has taken a stance in favor of granting amnesty to certain groups of illegal immigrants, whereas Byrd holds the opposite position and argues that amnesty ultimately leads to an increase in illegal immigration in that it encourages others to attempt to secure U S residency and citizenship by circumventing the legal processes developed for this purpose. Lee, in contrast argues from..."
Abstract This paper discusses the topic of immigration in the United States by considering the perspectives of the Republican and Democratic parties. The author addresses issues such as illegal immigration, the integration of immigrants into society and fair treatment. The paper also discusses the attempts that the government has made to address the issue of immigrants and analyzes the similarities and differences in viewpoints of the Republicans and Democrats on the treatment of the immigration process.
From the Paper "Immigration is one of the most important elements confronting the United States in terms of public policies taking into account that this policy has received wide attention in particular in the 2008 election due to the increase in the number of illegal immigrants. The focus has been on the ideas promoted in particular by the Republicans and the Democrats which argue differently on the matter. Still, it is important to consider these perspectives because they are the ones which will determine the direction of the new policies concerning immigration."
Abstract The paper discusses Mexican immigration as one of the hottest social topics of modern day. Everyone seems to have an opinion that details the rights and wrongs of immigration from Mexico. The paper comments that the historical view of Mexican immigrants is one of poor migrant workers who come to the US to earn a living and to support family. This paper discusses the history of Mexican immigration which was welcomed in many periods of US development.
From the Paper "If Mexican immigrants are given greater opportunity to immigrate, both temporarily and permanently immigration will more likely become an asset rather than a liability to both nations. Mexican immigration in its present form is an issue that will likely stay in the headlines but a greater understanding of its diverse and logical history could help those in opposition to it to better understand the nature of its positive impacts upon the US. Mexican immigration is an inevitable part of the social, economic and political situation of both nations."
Abstract This paper looks at Canada's controversial race-based immigration policies before 1960. The paper presents a literature review on this topic. The paper then reviews Canada's revamped immigration policies that were launched in the 1960s and 1970s.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Canada's Multicultural Policy
From the Paper "In the article, "A hundred years of immigration to Canada 1900-1999," published by the Canadian Council for Refugees' (CCR) on their informative Web site (www.web.net/~ccr/history.html), the history of immigration into Canada is presented in great detail. In 1900, for example, 41,681 immigrants "were admitted to Canada... [and most of them who were] farmers.." from northern Europe, the U.S. or Britain, because Clifford Sifton (Minister of Interior) believed that "...a stalwart peasant in a sheepskin coat, born to the soil...with a stout wife and a half dozen children, is good quality." While those Caucasian immigrants were welcomed into Canada, the immigration of Black Americans "was actively discouraged, often on the grounds that they were unsuitable for the climate," the CCR site reported."
Abstract This paper takes an exploratory journey through the topic of immigration to the U.S. and focuses on Charlotte, North Carolina. The reader is given an foundation on understanding the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Services) and how it operates as well as information about immigrants in the Charlotte area, both documented and non-documented.
From the Paper "The letters INS stand for Immigration and Naturalization Services. Its purpose is to document and legalize immigrants who come migrate to other nations to live and to work. The INS started in the 1800's when the government decided that America had a policy of immigration that was to free and to open.
"After certain states passed immigration laws following the Civil War, the Supreme Court in 1875 declared that regulation of immigration is a Federal responsibility. Thus, as the number of immigrants rose in the 1880s and economic conditions in some areas worsened, Congress began to issue immigration legislation. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and Alien Contract Labor laws of 1885 and 1887 prohibited certain laborers from immigrating to the United States. The more general Immigration Act of 1882 levied a head tax of fifty cents on each immigrant and blocked (or excluded) the entry of idiots, lunatics, convicts, and persons likely to become a public charge. These national immigration laws created the need for a Federal enforcement agency .""
Abstract This paper provides an overview of the various positive and negative views on immigration and immigration reform. It also suggests that based on the research, the issue of immigration reform should be more balanced. The paper further discusses how the issue of immigration is complex and includes ethical as well as economic and labor related factors. The paper concludes that a sense of balance and proportion is necessary in dealing with an issue of such complexity and sensitivity.
Outline:
Introduction
An Overview of the Issues in Immigration and Immigration Reform
Economic Aspects
Solutions
Conclusion
From the Paper "There is increasing number of contrasting views on immigration. One view is that often mentioned as a reason for not decreasing immigration controls is that, "Open immigration would destroy important American values." (Isbister, 1996, p.220) This is a view that is based on the fear that open immigration would result in the destruction of values and institutions in the United States. This is more clearly outlined in the following quotation. "The concern is one of absorptive capacity and the assimilative powers of the U.S. A massive influx of foreigners who were unfamiliar with and uncommitted to American political values might use the democratic procedures of the country to destroy the institutions that support those procedures. "(Isbister, 1996, p.220) There is also the related fear that unrestricted immigration would alter and affect American culture. This view is supported by studies which reveal that the current legal and illegal immigration figure is in excess of one million persons per year. However those in favor of more open immigration mention that the above views have led to racism, bigotry and economic exploitation which are in contradistinction to the spirit and constitution of the country. "
Abstract This essay discusses how the experiences of immigrants are different because of divergent social, cultural, and family values in different cultures. When we examine books from different cultural traditions, we are able to compare their different approaches, since we are able to see how the topic of immigration is treated differently.
Abstract This paper is a compilation review of nine different articles relating to immigration, integration and earnings in Canada. The paper discusses the common thread between all the articles as the topic of unemployment and underemployment that immigrant workers face, most often because of a problem in having their credentials recognized.
From the Paper "Immigration, Integration and Earnings Canada has an ageing workforce with increasing gaps that need to be filled. Immigration is seen as a solution to this problem. Recent calls have been made by the governing Liberal party to increase the number of immigrants allowed into Canada. However, this may not be the only solution. Repeatedly surveys and news articles indicate that Canada has a tremendous wealth in talented immigrants, who however are finding it terribly difficult to enter the workforce in their professions. The following essay summarizes nine articles on this topic, with their conclusions about the integration of immigrants into the Canadian workforce."
Abstract This paper discusses the issue of immigration, a subject of contention since European settlers stepped foot on the soil of North American shores. Currently, immigration is at the forefront of the American news, particularly in terms of the role of the illegal immigrant in society. However, many Americans are unclear as to where even legal immigrants "fit" in American society. The paper further discusses how even in today's society, the general public lacks clear understanding of what non-naturalized immigrants can or should do in terms of the military, whether at home or overseas. If immigration is not new to this country, neither are immigrants in the military.
Abstract This paper discusses to what extent the Germans influenced life in the U.S.A. It shows that German immigrants to the United States influenced thought and culture in a variety of ways, but they nearly always managed to hold on to their own culture while adapting to their surroundings.
From the Paper "While America has always been a melting pot of different cultures blending to form a whole, Germans have always managed to blend into society while nevertheless retaining their own special culture and society. The Germans are one of the few races to hang on to their culture so powerfully, while still successfully merging with U.S. culture. One of the most important ways they held on to their culture was by continuing to speak German, especially in the homes, and raising their children to also speak the native language. They also tended to marry within their own culture. Even throughout the 19th century, third or forth generation German young people were continuing to marry Germans, rather than non-Germans (Spencer 149). They also tended to settle together, forming communities and towns populated mostly with Germans, often all from the same German town or area. This kept the culture from dispersing in large metropolitan areas, and helped keep the people together and their lifestyle much the same as it had been in Germany. The Germans were emphatic about creating better lives for themselves while maintaining their cultural identity, and they took strong steps to make sure this was so, even refusing to marry outside their culture."
Abstract One of the most controversial issues surrounding illegal immigrants over the last few years has been whether or not to give them U.S. driver's licenses. This issue, which has been pushed by various immigrants' rights groups, has been sold as a way of keeping track of illegal immigrants. This paper argues, however, that it will actually accomplish the legitimization of illegal aliens living in the United States. Furthermore, it will provide a security loophole for nefarious foreigners at a time when we should be trying to close such loopholes.
From the Paper "For example, immigrant advocates have pushed this issue by putting out stories of law abiding undocumented immigrants who are forced to spend countless hours on public transportation because they are currently not able to get a driver's license. What is forgotten in these stories is that these people have no legal right to be in this country to begin with. Stories about people having to endure hardships may be heart wrenching, but that should only enforce the notion of going through proper channels to get citizenship. By giving people a pass and allowing them to forego proper procedures, the government would remove any incentive for people who are in these situations to do the right thing."
