Abstract
This paper reviews the science fiction film "Children of Men", written and directed by Alfonso Cuaro. According to the paper, the film presents a dystopian view of the future. The paper describes the plot and setting of the film, which is set in the year 2027, when most people are infertile, and no children have been born anywhere for over 18 years. The world is now in chaos, and Great Britain is one of the few surviving societies where government is still intact. Thus, millions of refugees have come to Britain to seek refuge in a relatively peaceful society.

From the Paper
"The science fiction film 'Children of Men', released in 2006 and written and directed by Alfonso Cuaro, is a dystopian view of the future. It is set in the year 2027, when most people are infertile, and no children have been born anywhere for over 18 years. The world is now in chaos, and Great Britain is one of the few surviving societies where government is still intact. Thus, millions of refugees (called fugees) have come to Britain to seek refuge in a relatively peaceful society. To attempt to repel this flood, Britain has become a police state, and the British army deals brutally with fugees. In response, the "Fishes" is a resistance group..."

Tags:immigration, britain, refugees

Abstract
This is a short study of the immigration issue 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..."

Tags:mexico, u.s., immigration

Abstract
This research paper focuses on illegal immigration into the United States. The paper discusses certain issues regarding illegal immigration that correlate with the state of affairs in policy making by the U.S. government such as the topic of health care. Other subjects discussed concerning the topic of illegal immigration include the hiring of illegal immigration and the correlation of this with the spike in numbers of employed illegal immigrants in regards to populations found in the United States. After a discussion of the issues, the paper concludes that they all point toward the detriment that illegal immigration is causing the United States.

Outline:
Health Care
Illegal Immigration and Employment
Issues on Illegal Immigration
Conclusion

From the Paper
"At current rates, the United States spends, on average, $6300 per person, per year on health care. This averages out to be more than 30% more than any other democratic nation (all others of which, have universally covered health care systems). The burden of Americans to pay for the health care of their families, in the current state of the nation, requires wither paying into health care insurance - which may be subsidized by their employer, though not always - or paying for all health care out of pocket, prescription drugs included. In 2004, the cost of American health care rose 7.9% - more than three times the rate of inflation. (NCHC) This brought the total annual cost of American health care to 1.9 trillion tax dollars. This amounts to nearly $6300 per person per year in 2004. The cost of health care has consistently increased each year."

Tags:healthcare, citizenship, employment, economy

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."

Tags:refugees, racism, ethnicity, biases, African-Americans, Jews

Abstract
This paper provides an analysis of racism through genocide and immigrant labor that highlights the Canadian government policies' support of segregation in past and current policy studies. The paper shows how the forums of genocide and immigrant labor issues define the undercurrent of existing problems that appear to have been addressed by government laws protecting minorities, yet points out that these laws are often overlooked due to a lack of enforcement.

Tags:race, issue, problem

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 immigration issues. 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."

Tags:immigration, migrant, workers, haitian, refugees

From the Paper
"The Gold Rush in California after 1849 attracted people from all over America and from China. Many Chinese workers came before the Civil War to provide cheap labor for the building of the railroads. The system of immigration was made permanent with the National Origins Act of 1924, now based on the ethnic composition of the United States as reflected in the 1920 census, with entry limited to a small percentage of the number of people living in the U.S. (Takaki 7). The object of the law was also to favor certain kinds of immigrants and to keep out others. More immigrants were permitted from western Europe and fewer from southern and eastern Europe, and Asians were totally excluded, primarily to prohibit Chinese, Japanese, and Filipinos from acquiring U.S. citizenship. These restrictions would be relaxed after World War II."

Tags:China

Abstract
This paper discusses the difficulties that have arisen from immigration and its impact on politics in the United States. It specifically discusses how the last decade has seen an unprecedented influx of immigrants that brought a renewed tension and voter outcry to the 2008 presidential campaigns and elections. The paper discusses the Republican and Democratic stands on the issue.

From the Paper
"Almost everyone living in America can trace their family line back to immigrants. Because America is the self-professed melting pot of all cultures, it is understandable that immigration has been a difficult issue in the political arena since our nation's inception. Unfortunately, this will continue to be a problem as long as long as we elect candidates who refuse to fulfill the difficult role of keeping future illegal immigrants out. Though we want to promote the idea that the United States is a place of opportunity for all people of all races, creeds, and origins, we must look to protect the people who are living, working, and raising families here already by ensuring that those who enter our country in the future do so according to the laws of the country in which they so desperately want to be a part of."

Tags:culture, multicultural, campaign, democrat, republican

Abstract
The paper relates that immigration is an issue that entails a number of different aspects today, notably questions of law, politics, national security, and economics. The paper notes that immigration has been an issue in America for many decades, and discusses how the entire population of the country, with the exception of those descended from the Native American population, is descended from immigrants, beginning with the first settlers from England and followed by the many immigrants from the rest of Europe. The paper points out that the black population is also made up of immigrants though these were unwilling immigrants brought to the country as slaves, much of the Hispanic population immigrated north from Mexico, and immigrants from around the world have made their way to this country as it became established as a free nation and a nation of great opportunity.

From the Paper
"Immigration is an issue that entails a number of different aspects today, notably questions of law, politics, national security, and economics. Immigration has been an issue in America for many decades. The entire population of the country, with the exception of those descended from the Native American population, is descended from immigrants, beginning with the first settlers from England and followed by the many immigrants from the rest of Europe. The black population is also made up of immigrants though these were unwilling immigrants brought to the country as slaves. Much of the Hispanic population immigrated north from Mexico, and immigrants from around the world have made their way to this country as it..."

Tags:immigration, economy, politics

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 immigrant issues.

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."

Tags:displaced, persons, scheme, immigrant, survivors, Holocaust, Eastern, Europe, integration, assimilation