Reflective Essay: Latin American Immigrants

How would you discuss the worldviews and value systems of Indigenous peoples prior to European contact/invasion? How did these worldviews impact all aspects of life (science, agriculture, language, spirituality, etc.) for indigenous peoples?

Undocumented families arrive in the United States expecting a better life. They come, not knowing what to expect from a foreign country that people speak, so great about. Once they arrive to the United States, their lives start to change. Problems begin to arise. Problems such as, money, language barrier, work, food, etc. Latino families live, day in and day out, trying to avoid the fact that life may become more difficult, than they expected. Everything started back in the 90’s, when families from Latin America began to settle in the United States for a better life. Many men and women from those families did not know how to do much, other than what a handyman was capable of doing. Handymen would like fixing and building things. Families from those foreign countries, had the idea of seeking

According ,to google Hispanic means: spanish speaking countries especially those of Latin America. Being Hispanic for me means: being proud of how diverse and strong my culture is.The foods, music ,language and the special love we all share. or instance, fiery, hot nourishment is basic in a few weight control plans and moderately truant in others. When it comes to Hispanic Heritage Month or any special celebration(Mexico Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo,etc…) . During these celebrations it make everyone in the culture to bond in a way that make it so easy to be friends with other Hispanic in the different areas of the neighborhoods.My life experiences shape my answer because people think I look Indian based on the color of my skin, but once

Starting in the late nineteenth century until the end of World War II, the immigration policy in the United States experienced dramatic changes that altered the pace of immigration. High rates of immigration sparked adverse emotions and encouraged restrictive legislation and numerous bills in Congress advocated the suspension of immigration and the deportation of non-Americans (Wisconsin Historical Society). Mexican American history was shaped by several bills in Congress and efforts to deport all non-Americans from the United States. The United States was home to several Spanish-origin groups, prior to the Declaration of Independence. The term “Mexican American” was a label used to describe a number of Hispanic American groups that

From the 19th century to the present day there has been a massive migration from Mexico to the United States of America. There have been many causes for this migration from the Mexican Revolution to the need for laborers in the United States. This migration has brought benefits as well as problems like the thousands of unaccompanied children currently crossing the border to the United States.

Latino immigrants are not often accepted by U.S. citizens and politicians because they are viewed as a threat. The threatening feeling of Latinos stems from the fact that the over fifty million Latinos in the United States make up about 17% of the population, ultimately having a significant influence on the economy. Although Latino immigrants were once openly invited into the United States, in today’s society they are a common target of immigration laws and U.S. politicians, which causes feelings of displacement and not being wanted as residents of the United States. The immigration process as well as stereotypical judgement often leads to mental health issues, delinquency, depression, and overall health issues.

Put yourself in the place of an undocumented immigrant or a family member. Would you then advocate for amnesty? Amnesty, which is a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, has been a very controversial topic that has been debated since the foundation of the United States. People argue against amnesty because according to their sources they take jobs from American citizens. They are violating the law of the United States and they live of taxpayer dollars. Should illegal immigrants be granted a pathway to citizenship? Yes, they should because illegal immigrants will stimulate the economy, most illegal immigrants are otherwise law abiding and the amount of illegal immigrants in the united states

While Colombian immigrants are relative newcomers immigrating to the United States, their figures began to increase greatly during the last few decades. “By 2008, Colombians were the largest South American immigrant group in the United States, accounting for nearly thirty percent of all South Americans in the country” (Murnan). Like many of the other Latin American countries, Colombia’s political instability has played the biggest role in motivating people to leave the country and immigrate to the United States in search of a better and safer way of life. Colombia has, in fact, lacked political stability since it became independent from the Spanish Empire in 1819. Since their first arrival in the United States, Colombians have worked hard to establish their own identity among the many different Hispanic populations and to find their place within conventional America. However, despite this, many immigrants often suffer the effects of stereotyping and discrimination because of the many negative American perceptions of Colombia as a drug-trafficking, criminal country, even though a very tiny number of Colombians in the United States happen to engage in any of these illegal activities.

The immigrants that the wall is meant to block out are essential to the United States. Many immigrants and illegal immigrants find work in large fields, harvesting different products. The work that is done by these people is crucial for keeping costs of these products where they are. In an article by the New York Times, it says, “Bob Stallman, the president of the American Farm Bureau, cited a Labor Department survey placing the percentage of illegal workers in the fields at more than 50 percent. Other groups say the figure is closer to 70 percent. Denying farmers that labor supply, Mr. Stallman wrote, would cost them $5 billion to $9 billion annually.” Building a wall and preventing new immigrant workers from entering the country would harm the United States and its companies.

Throughout the first semester I have made couple of essays for Chicano Studies 115 and out of those many, three of them were very important that which was project text, project web, and project space. Those three each show my strength and weaknesses and not only that it also show how I improve over the course of time. When writing the project bodies I had to write about my location that was dear to me and write about it's historical event that connects to me. My writing had many transitional words which was great, but I carelessly ignored my grammar and thus made many mistakes that needed to fixed as for spelling I had kept forgetting capitalizing chicanos to “Chicanos.” Later on I then wrote Project space which was describe my neighborhood and how

Immigration has always been a contentious issue in the United States. Benjamin Franklin thought that the influx in German immigration would flush out the predominately British culture in America at the time. (5) Furthermore, a continual wave of foreign cultures began pouring into the American metropolitan areas at the turn of the 20th century. The migration of Italians, Poles, and Jews across the Atlantic Ocean began a mass assimilation of cultural ideology and customs into the United States, yet many people thought that these migrants could not adapt. Today, the American society has become a melting pot of foreign influence; however, many cynics remain skeptical about the incorporation of Latin American people and their influences.

Working in a company in Latin America can be different than working for a company in Europe.

There have been some attempts to protect, improve and enforce the rights of Latin American immigrants who cross into the United States, but none of them produce a definitive solution. The U.S’s main response to the issue of Immigration was to enforce and improve their borders and to launch PR campaigns with Latin American nations to advise immigrants to not take the trip. “the U.S. has collaborated with countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean to employ mass media and public relations campaigns targeted at educating citizens about the dangers of illegal immigration” ( Walser and Zuckerman, The Human Tragedy of Illegal Immigration: Greater Efforts Needed to Combat Smuggling and Violence). In Mexico the biggest efforts to help these people don’t come from the government but by non profit organizations and communities that help immigrants survive their journey. Through the roads and the tracks, immigrants will find safe zones and kind-hearted people who will provide them with supplies, a place to rest, some basic medical attention if needed, and phones to call their loved ones. In addition, organizations strive to protect, help and seek justice for individuals who have been detained or are unjustly treated by ICE or other officials. “A group of activists traveled to Washington D.C. to demand more protection for pregnant women who are detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement” (Venegas, Luchan por los derechos de inmigrantes embarazadas en centros de detención). People have raised awareness about these issues, but what is being done is not enough. There have been no real or successful, regional or global efforts to address the issue. To understand why some choose to act this way we must look at the cultural aspects of both the U.S. and Mexico.

I recall a news article I saw online, it was one of the thousands of articles that talked about how illegal immigrants are “stealing jobs” from Americans. I scrolled down after I finished reading through the story, and it was there in the comment section that my heart began to beat at a faster pace. There were hundreds of racist comments, some using racial slurs, others using obscene language. All the comments had something in common, and it was the verbal assault of a group of people. I saw one in particular that seemed more ignorant than the others, so i chose to reply by providing facts, and logical suggestions as to why that person was wrong.

Immigrants are everywhere in United States. They come from many various parts of the world to United States to chase the American dream. Immigrants can come to U.S. to make their future better or to support their families which they previously couldn’t do. Current immigration policy, limits the number of permanent immigrants to 675,000. Immigrants bring a lot to the table and should be recognized for their contribution to U.S. culture and economy. In Spite of opponents’ accusations, Immigrants contribute positively to the economy.