The Differences Of Second-Generation Immigrants

portray the subject of immigration by family separation and the hurt and sadness they feel. However they have many correspondence’s of technique to portray the subject they also use dissimilarities to demonstrate that the pressing affect family separation can do to people’s lives.

Ellis Island and Angel Island were the dominant ports of entry for the ‘new’ immigrants on the East and West coast. Both immigration stations had certain similarities in how they operated, such as the conducting of medical examinations on immigrants for health or mental deficiencies, and also in their ability to generate the fear of deportation in newly arriving immigrants. Despite this, Ellis Island and Angel Island were shown to differ significantly in many other aspects within the stations, such as in living conditions, the length of detainment and the amount of families separated during the process. However, the crucial difference between the two stations is race, as Ellis Island was shown to function as a processing centre for European immigrants; whereas Angel Island was a prison for Asian immigrants, the majority of whom were Chinese. This difference in attitudes towards different races of immigrants, impacted all aspects of the stations and ultimately the rate of admittance into the United States during their time of operation.

Day in and day out many immigrants enter the United States of America in search of greener pastures. This greener pasture includes higher educational prospects and lucrative jobs. However, life usually does not turn out as many of them usually anticipate. The expectation they usually have prior to their entry to the United States is partly due to the all rosary and nice things they hear about America. They hear such nice things from the media and also from diaspora’s who return from America to their homeland who usually don’t share their entire experiences with them. There have been quite a number of reports and research findings that outline the various challenges that are faced by immigrants in America. I personally share some of these issues as an international student in a foreign country. Prior to coming to Metropolitan State University, I had colleagues who told me about the school and their excellent environments that facilitate learning. Also other friends who were in America made me aware of the opportunity to work alongside schooling which made me more interested as I needed financial aid. With all these palatable information in mind, I did apply for the school and even though the tuition fee was quite expensive considering my socio economic background, I did apply having the mindset of working to meet up certain financial needs. Upon arrival in America, I realized that I was given a fraction of the entire picture. I wasn't allowed to work outside of campus,

The increasing fear of crime and terrorism in the world is persuading many Americans that the country should close its door. But what about the fact that this country itself was founded by the immigrants? American journey of success would have not been possible without the generations of immigrants who have come to its shores from every corner of the world. I believe immigrants are a positive influence on America because they strengthen the country’s economy, allow people of America to learn about different cultures, languages and ideas, and shapes how the world views America.

Are immigrants a burden to the United States? Or do they benefit society? Many people might say that immigrants don’t help the country and that they should be deported back to their respective countries. Keeping the status of undocumented immigrants as aliens costs the government a lot of money and the broken solution of deporting immigrants costs even more. Immigrants stimulate the growth of the economy and immigrants give the country so much and no one gives them credit for it. There is an ever growing number of people that support immigration reform. Immigrants should be allowed to live in the United States because it benefits the country, the economy, and the general population.

Is America really a land of opportunity? The United States experienced major waves of immigration during the colonial area from the 1880s to the 1920s. Many immigrants Came to America seeking greater economic opportunity, while some others such as the pilgrims in the early 1600s arrived in search of religious freedom. The first significant federal legislation restricting immigration was the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. Throughout history America has been a land of opportunity but also a land of struggle because yes there were many jobs opportunities and freedom from deportation but people struggled with living conditions and unfair treatment.

We hear some personal stories of Sheikhs daughter, which showcases a generational gap. The interview brings into light some issues that these immigrants face in their household. It supports the research, because it gives the audience a preview of second-generation immigrants, who face problems in settling into the American culture. These issues create problems in families, because the kids would want something else than what the parents would expect. Sheikh is an Indian, but she states that, “Immigrants who come from different countries, value ethics and culture moral more, in comparison to the liberal minded Americans, who value the present more than ancient morals left behind by ancestors.” Her statement is supporting the American way of life, but fears to make a change. Her interview showcases the way she keeps a balance between her roots and her new way of

Over the next several decades, the United States older population will become more racially and ethnically diverse (Ortman, Velkoff, & Hogan, 2014). Between the years 2012 and 2050, the United States is projected to experience considerable amount of growth within its older population aged 65 and over (Ortman, Velkoff, & Hogan, 2014) with the vast majority of immigration being from Mexico than any other country in the world (Ortman, Velkoff, & Hogan, 2014). The immigrant population encounter many adversities once migrated to the U.S which includes immigration, discrimination, difficulty acculturating, language barriers, cultural obstacles, and economic insecurity (Consoli, Consoli, Orozco, Gonzales, & Vera, 2013; Cervantes, Padilla, & Salgado

Although some may argue that the United States is the “land of opportunity,” or the home of the “American dream,” the reality when it comes to the matter of whether or not the U.S. is a desirable immigration destination falls flat in that it is nothing better than an advertisement jingle on television, just a catchy phrase and tune. The truth of the matter is that the United States, as it was in the 20th century as presented in the provided sources was not the ideal immigration destination as the United States United States presented immigrants with perils of limited opportunities presented to the immigrants and unsafe labor and living conditions.

Restrictive immigration legislation in 1921 and 1924, coupled with the Great Depression and World War II, led to a sharp drop in new arrivals. As a result, the foreign-born share steadily declined between the 1930s and 1970s, reaching a record low of approximately 5 percent in 1970 (9.6 million, see Table 1). Since 1970, the share and number of immigrants have increased rapidly, mainly as a result of large-scale immigration from Latin America and Asia made possible by Congress’ abolishment of national-origin admission quotas in 1965. Since 1970, the number of U.S. immigrants more than quadrupled, rising from 9.6 million in 1970 to 42.4 million in

Recently in America there has been a resurgence of nativism, or anti-immigrant fervor. This movement has been around since the birth of our nation, with groups such as the Ku Klux Klan promoting hate against predominantly Catholic and Jewish immigrants. Still today, we have prominent politicians and leaders saying the influx of immigrants and refugees should be stopped to protect the interests of our natural-born citizens. While many have concerns over new immigrants being a threat to those already here, immigration positively influences our communities by introducing new workers, cultures, and outlooks on life.

"Give me you tired, your poor" only up until the 1890 's when immigrants needed money to enter the United States. "Your huddle masses yearning to breathe free", huddle masses come with a quota and whichever nationality was in favor at the time. "Send these the homeless, tempest, tossed to me" (The New Colossus, Emma Lazarus 1883) just as long as you weren 't Chinese or Japanese.

The American cultural fabric is ever changing; there is a reason the US is called a melting pot. According to the US Census Bureau, by 2023 more than one in seven US residents will by foreign-born - a statistic that does not account for children of immigrants born in the US. It should be noted that new Americans arrive every day. Given current trends, it is estimated that by 2060, one in five American residents will be foreign born. Such growth rates cannot be ignored.

I think that the immigrants will be treated very badly by the middle and lower classes because they provide tough competition for jobs. They would work for very low wages, therefore, giving them more jobs. This would mean all the other people that had that job would lose it in place of a cheaper

Immigrants created America, a nation that has embraced immigration. Throughout the years, America developed its “American Dream” concept, which states that anyone can succeed in the United States as long as that person works hard and does gives up. That concept, hope or dream attracts thousands of individuals, many of which leave their native countries with their hearth full of hope and the illusion of reaching and living the “American Dream.” However, the wonderful dream in many occasions has become nothing but a horrible and unbearable nightmare. They arrive to “the land of opportunity” that they thought was awaiting for them with fortune and instead encounter a divided society, in which some people understand their plight and sympathize with them while other look at them with anger, resentment, and even hate as if they are anything but human beings.