Mexican Immigration Research Paper

During the last two centuries Mexican migration to the United States have changed the culture and economic values of this nation. Coming from a country where only the rich can strive and the poor struggles to survive. Mexican immigrants risk their lives to come to this country for an opportunity to a better life and to support their families back home. With their journey to this nation they bring their culture and language, involving the American culture in many ways. They come to also face many negative aspects as well. discrimination, labor exploitation and ultimately deportation. But this has not stopped them from coming to the United States in the last two centuries.

But, why do people still want to come to U.S?Because of various reasons, some of them want freedom, others says they have escaped from their government, some people consider U.S the land of dreams, some people might come because of employment opportunities, some others want to get rich, quite a few others want to practice their religion without any fear. Finally, they all came to have and build a better life. They want to have a better future, a good job, a fancy car, a huge house, and safety.

When I was deliberating topics for my case study ethnography report I was inspired to examine some one very close to me who is "undocumented", someone whose experience I have seen first hand, some one who has affected my life and understanding of immigrants with his situation; my partner, Mario. This class has exposed us to many writings on the subjects of migration, immigration and emigration. I began to compare the concepts and information in the readings to Mario’s personal situation. I was curious if his answer would be "In search of a better life" when asked, "Why did you come here?"

An immigrant that is coming to the United States has the emotion and perception that draws to a country of opportunities; that will live in a country that will be friendly. However, most of the time, immigrant do not know that they are coming to live in a different culture, and because of that, they need to experience and adjustment in many ways, and an adjustment that will help them to do many things with confidence.

Immigration has existed around the world for centuries, decades, and included hundreds of cultures. Tired of poverty, a lack of opportunities, unequal treatment, political corruption, and lacking any choice, many decided to emigrate from their country of birth to seek new opportunities and a new and better life in another country, to settle a future for their families, to work hard and earn a place in life. As the nation of the opportunities, land of the dreams, and because of its foundation of a better, more equal world for all, the United States of America has been a point of hope for many of those people. A lot of nationals around the world have ended their research for a place to call home in the United States of America. By analyzing

Immigration is both a domestic issue and global concern. It involves economics, politics, and culture. Unlike other current issues, it has been at the center of the American experience for hundreds of years (Tirman, John). Every year, hundreds of thousands of immigrants from around the world, come to the United States. These immigrants have many different motivations as to why they leave their home country; but as currents events indicate, it is injustice, poverty, and violence in their own country that generally make people move to save themselves and to ensure a better future for their families. Many of these people believe the United States is the best place to go, because there is more freedom, protection, and benefits,

Mexican immigration has a large impact on the United States both politically and economically. Focusing on the labor market, and how over history, especially throughout the 20th century, American employers in various industries, have benefited from the immigrant workers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Recognizing the value of immigrants willing to work various job positions for low wages, during worker shortages in America. In the 1990s alone the number of Mexican Immigrants workers grew by 2.9 million, a 123 % increase. (PP.

Hispanic and Asian immigrant try to take advantage of this opportunity, these young immigrants are given the chance for a free education. The traditions and customs in the different households create an act of behavior for school. “Parental demands, fear of failure, competition and pride are fueling Asia's academic ascension” (Breitenstein para.7). This signifies that Asians are giving high pressure to do well in school which creates a base for the stereotype that Asians are above intelligent than other common races. Hispanics are not seen as highly academic compared to other races. These Hispanic immigrants are grown amongst the responsibility of taking care of their families. Work is the only route in order to create a source of money towards the payment of house needs and wants. Education is seen as optional rather than mandatory in this culture. “Students did not fail; schools failed students” (Acuna para.1). Through education, Hispanics are not seen as potential candidates for academic success. Hispanics are educated in order to fit the standard stereotype of being of a lower class and only having the ability of labor work. Stereotypes of Hispanics and Asians create the idea of how society interprets these two cultures which can create dramatic affects in race

The Great Depression, which had begun during the 1920’s worsened the lives of many Americans, especially migrant workers. Imagine trying to survive in a failing economy, with a family to feed and bills to pay. Imagine not knowing where the next meal is coming from, or how you will keep the roof over your head for another day. This scenario was the daily life of many migrant workers during the Great Depression. Because of the Great Depression, employment in farming failed, government assistance increased, and the desire to survive or support your family was crucial.

Mexican Americans (Spanish: mexico-americanos or estadounidenses de origen mexicano) are Americans of full or partial Mexican descent. As of July 2013, Mexican Americans made up 10.9% of the United States' population, as 34.6 million U.S. residents identified as being of full or partial Mexican ancestry.[1] As of July 2013, Mexican Americans comprised 64.1% of all Hispanics and Latinos in the United States.[1]

Garcia (2012) looks at three different cities in California, and two states (California and Oklahoma) and compares two sending communities who settle in those places (Tlacuitapa and Tunkas). Though she asserts that her research and conclusion is not conclusive and cannot be used to generalize the Mexican communities all over the United States, she concludes that immigrants move into those communities that are “not immigrant-friendly” places to seize the economic opportunities and reunite with the family roots. Their purposes were clear, and I think no one can blame. Their purposes are two of the most “American” goals: family, and “finding opportunity and pulling themselves by the bootstraps”. That is the American dream as many entrepreneurs (mostly white upper-class friends’ parents) taught me.

presidential election of 2016 brought a terrible name to the Hispanic population. With the constant negativity revolving these families who have made their homes in the United States, the new policy of deportation has come up more than once throughout the election. However, this historical unrepresented group has made an impact, and without them, we would not have the same society, culture, or diversity. Examining their migration to the United States, their culture, their growth, and how the United States is viewing them today, we will be able to see their impact on the U.S.

Mexican Migration to the United States has been a key movement for Mexicans living in Mexico. The standard of living in Mexico just does not meet the requirements needed to stay, and raise a family there. Mexicans are seeking better opportunities and doing what is best for their families to support them. They often feel that migrating to the United States is the answer to their problems that they are experiencing in Mexico. Truth to the matter is that they are not happy with their living conditions in Mexico. It seems to be that there is more negative present than any other factors and it’s not getting better. Through research on these general statements, I plan to find the main reasons why Mexico is not an ideal location for living and what really are the influences that bring Mexicans over to the United States. I will also analyze the social and economic impacts Mexicans have in the United States as well.

United States, a country made up of immigrants from all over the world. This is a place for growth, prosperity, and freedom. The most rapid and effectiveness growth of its frontier has Americanize this nation (Turner 140). With the growth of its frontier many opportunities have come to exist for those who have taken advantage of them. As a result many countries have come to despise the United States because it has become a power house. The United States is leading the way of growth and prosperity for other countries to fallow. Regardless of whatever reasons, many have come to make this country their home in the search of all the benefits that awaits them. In the history of the United States, many immigrants have made many great contributions

In 2014, 35 million Americans identified as Hispanic, of whom 64 percent said they had Mexican heritage - almost 11 percent of the total population. As birthrates for Hispanics exceed those of Anglos, demographers estimate that by 2042 non-Hispanic whites will be a numerical minority in the United States. At the beginning of this century, there were twenty-one states where Hispanics were the largest ethnic minority.