...Dinesh D’Souza “Becoming American” In “Becoming American”, Dinesh D’Souza explains the reasons why America is so attractive to the immigrants. He defends the idea that people immigrates to America because of the social status and wealth. D’Souza thinks that the search for better life is not only based on wealth and status but also on the dreams that each man can create his or her own destiny without any parental or cultural controls. The immigration is the result of the extremely difficult lifestyles in the Third World which includes overcrowded transportation, pollution, unsafe drinking water, poor education for the children, and the corrupt government. D’Souza says that media presents America as a land in which every citizen has a large home and even normal laborers can purchase expensive items. He also mentions that unlike the Third World countries, Americans do not have to fear starvation. He identifies the freedom of choice that America provides in several different areas like marriage, occupations and opinions. D’Souza explains that by coming to America he had the opportunity to experience new ideas, and ways of thinking. He illustrates this by giving example of his own life and early employment history. He has worked at the Washington Post and as a senior policy analyst for President Reagan. In America one can even become a comedian, which his father wouldn’t have ever approved of. He says in traditional cultures, birth determines a large part of someone’s life, including...
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...Becoming American In the film “Becoming American” it explains how Hispanic people that come to this country to have a better life for their families have better health then most Americans. Americans tend to have a lot of health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and different diseases due to stresses in their lives like their jobs, worrying about financial situations, and the way the eat. In the video a family from Mexico live in a rented house struggling to make ends meat, but yet had way better health then their peers. The video explained that a contributing factor is that maybe they have stronger family ties then most American, and are very social people. In the movie it stated that people that are not that social tend to have more health issues then people that are social. The Hispanic culture is a very social, hard working, and caring culture they support each other when there is a problem or a situation that needs some assistance. For the Hispanic families that come and stay here for a long time their health tends to decline, and don’t realize it until they need to go visit the doctor. Most Hispanic families that come here for work, can’t take a day off to visit the doctor because that is lost income that the family needs, so they risk their health in order to provide for their families and gather all the money that they can. For the family that is feature in the movie the company that the man works for provides doctors to open up offices inside the mushroom...
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...“A lot of Jamaicans come here confident they can pass but don’t, and judging from your transcript you’ll need to work really hard.” said my guidance counselor on my first day of school. I admit that my transcript was terrifying, and that anyone who saw it would think the same way, but I knew that I came to America for a reason. I wanted to tell her of my ambitions, but at that moment telling her I wanted to be a doctor would sound like a cliché. I was placed in the ninth grade—a year below my previous one. I thought at first that being put back would make the work easier but I was quickly disproved. The classes were very different from what I was used to; I was struggling and overwhelmed by the new culture and curriculum. I felt as if I was out fishing with only a fishing line and no hook. I felt embarrassed when I remembered my guidance counselor’s words. “Maybe she’s right,” I thought. I didn’t want to see her; neither did I want to be another statistic to her thoughts. I dreaded having her call me to her office with a “just as I thought” face as she informed me of my failing grades. I wanted to be the person that even in the slightest way, change her stereotype towards Jamaicans. It became apparent that my wanting to disprove her meant to first prove to myself that I could do it. I looked to my mom and two brothers for inspiration; my mom was still in Jamaica with my two brothers who no longer attended school due to financial constraints. I was the eldest, it is my responsibility...
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...Americans live their lives day to day without acknowledging the problems in our immigration system. Many immigrants that come over into the U.S are not properly taught our culture or American lifestyle. This plays a major role to men specifically, who come to the U.S for new job opportunities. How can someone work on American soil and not know how to speak the language or know how to fit in? Project Xi, a funded Government project, plans to change this by providing men with courses that will teach them how to speak English, convert to American lifestyle, and job training. Americans are the ones who can aid immigrants in the process of them moving into the U.S. We live here and know the ropes better than someone who has never been to the country....
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...I would like to obtain my Educational Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Conflict Resolution so that I will have the appropriate skills and qualifications to become an effective leader in my company, who is able to mediate internal and external conflicts while strengthening my abilities to successfully aid in employee training and development, which I have discovered a real passion for. I recognize that the Ed. D. will prepare me for a hands-on leadership role by using existing research and practical instruction, which in turn, will give me the opportunity to advance my career and assume a greater role as a respected leader within my company. When considering my intent for the Educational Doctorate program at Abilene Christian, I believe it is important to understand both my experiences and my future career goals, which have helped lead me to this decision. While my resume may give an overview of professional accomplishments and education, it does not describe the business ventures I have embarked upon, the lessons learned from failures, or the entrepreneurial spirit that lives within me. Nor does it explain my drive to learn, my motivation for success, or the encouragement and support that surrounds me. Since starting college at Freed-Hardeman University in 1999, I have had the opportunity to start two of my own businesses. These included a mobile video company and a wedding chapel in Dickson, Tennessee. For a short period of time, I was a licensed...
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...Becoming American: The Chinese Experience SOCY 100 February 18, 2012 Introduction The Chinese Experience records the history of the Chinese in the United States. The three-part documentary shows how the first arrivals from China, their descendants, and recent immigrants have “become American.” It is a story about identity and belonging that is relative to all Americans. The documentary is divided into three programs, each with a focus on a particular time in history. Program 1 describes the first arrivals from China, beginning in the early 1800’s and ending in 1882, the year Congress passed the first Chinese exclusion act. Program 2, which details the years of exclusion and the way they shaped and distorted Chinese American life, opens in 1882 and ends soon after Congress repealed the exclusion acts in 1943. Program 3 examines life during the Cold War, in the wake of immigration reform in 1965, through the years of the Civil Rights Movement, and to the present day with new opportunities and new challenges for Chinese Americans. These three themes discussing the history will be the focus of this paper documenting the journey of the Chinese American dream. Becoming American: The Chinese Experience Program 1 begins in the mid-1800s a time of civil war and famine in southern China. Young Chinese men left their villages to search for better opportunities in other parts of the world. When the news of a gold rush in California reached China in 1849, thousands headed...
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...twelve-year’ olds are introduced to is just an illusion. Today’s media has put the idea of having big houses, fast cars, and thousands of dollars as the only way to get noticed in the world. The media is dead wrong. Without hard work, determination, and a focused mind set, it will be hard to get .anywhere in the world. Everyone that is someone today, from famous songwriters to professional athletes, can tell you that getting to the point they are at today was not easy. There is no easy way to get through life. As kids, we do not know better than to take a fairytale and try to make it into a reality. Instead of crushing our dreams, our parents let our imaginations run wild and encourage us to go for our dreams. As a kid, I always dreamed of becoming the best runner like Veronica Campbell-Brown. Veronica Campbell-Brown is a Jamaican Track and Field runner that runs the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash and 4 by 100 meter dash; she is was the first Jamaican athlete to claim an individual Olympic title...
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...the Indian government took power, oppressed minorities, and continue to do so. With the constant persecution and threat to live in Panjab, my family immigrated to Detroit, Michigan in 2001. The choice to move to the United States of America was because of safety and hopes to reap the benefits of the American Dream. An article called “Are Asian Americans Becoming White?”, by Min Zhou explains that “Like most immigrants to the United States, Asian immigrants tend to believe in the American Dream and measure their achievements materially” (Andersen and Collins, 2016; pg.92). My family was the same and...
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...briefly explain three reasons that support the claim that American society is becoming increasingly secular. (9 marks) One of the main reasons that support the claim that American society is becoming increasingly secular is the decline in church attendance. Bruce argues that America is becoming more secular. There is a decline in attendance even though statistics suggest otherwise. Opinion polls suggest attendance has-been stable around 40% since 1940. However Hadaway's research team visited churches in Ashtabula County to find in Original statistics did not match the churches. If 40% of all Americans attended Church the churches would be then full but they were not. These statistic may apply to the religious people in America however not the nation as a whole. Or also people being surveyed may be drawn into the Hawthorne effect, as it is still seen as socially desirable or normative to go to church so people who no longer attend church will say they still go if asked. Another reason to support the claim of America becoming increasingly secular is secularisation from within. Bruce argues that the manner American religion has accustomed to the modern world amounts to secularisation from within. Religion has become a form of therapy and importance on traditional Christian beliefs has declined. The change has enabled it to fit in with a secular society, so American religion has continued to be popular however it is becoming less religion. The purpose of religion has become more...
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...America is the land of opportunity to many individuals. It gives people a chance to become who they really desire to be. This idea though is not always true. What sometimes occurs is that people who want to become a true American they make themselves believe that the only way to do so is by becoming wealthy and straying away from their values. What has been ingrained in much of society is that if one does not do one of those things they are lesser than the ones who do. They are part of the larger of society called the disenfranchised. In the novel, The Great Gatsby, and the movie, The Godfather, each start off their lives as respectable and honorable individuals. In the end though they have become true Americans, which pushes them further away...
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...University Becoming American, Becoming Ethnic: My Origins Name Course Instructor Date A lively discussion on university campuses in latest years has concentrated on the content of undergraduate program. Supporters of change and protectors of current drill square off on a significant query: Must we continue to emphasize on universal education necessities around typical workings in Western development tradition, or must we widen that standard to contain other ethos and customs? My Ethnic Identity I am from United Arab Emirates. Originally from Oman .Al-Shamsi is purely very big Arabian ethnic group that typically occupy the northeastern region of Arabian Peninsula. They are situated mostly in Northern Oman, United Arab Emirates, also to a lesser extent Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and eastern Saudi Arabia. Owing to the big nature of the community, today there are in fact many subdivisions that hint themselves to Al-Shamsi clan. My Family Origins My Grandfather and grandmother from my dad’s side come from Oman. However my grandma and grandfather from my mom’s side are initially from the United Arab Emirates. It is assumed that Al-Shamsi clan was the offspring of who was thought to be the comrade of khraiban "al-nuaimi", then in turn the forefather of the Al Nuaimi tribe. Consequently, there are binary units of Al Nuaimi clan, the Al Bu Khraiban "Al-Nuaimi" and Al Bu Shamis "Al-Shamsi". Migration It is extensively believed that Al-Shamsi community migrated from Western Arabia...
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...is an independent young girl fighting to achieve the American dream and create a life of her own. Throughout the novel, one uncovers the struggle Sara overcomes, the “real” person she eventually is, and how she ultimately succeeds in becoming an American. Sara is seeking for a better life without her father and attempts to find her true identity in several ways. For example, Sara finds the room she wants to rent on her own and is the basis of her new independent life. ”This door was life. It was air. The bottom starting-point of becoming a person. I simply must have this room with the shut door.”(158-159). After Sara enters the door; she feels that she can now truly begin to identify herself and exemplifies her financial freedom. She can now study for an education that will help her reach the goal of employment as a teacher. This room also gives Sara a small glimpse of her goal. As Ms. Smolinsky said in America only the rich can afford privacy. Sara truly appreciates her new taste of the American dream and can now look forward to reaching the goal of a teacher. If Sara had stayed living with Reb and Ms. Smolinsky, she would have gotten nowhere towards her goal and remained the same she had grown up to—a mere image of her father. Sara dreams about how good of a time she would have, but finds herself desperately searching for someone to talk to, which proves that she has yet to completely reach the goal of becoming an American. For Sara, the feeling and accomplishment of living...
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... then they shouldn’t be able to be given the privilege to become an American citizen. This kind of situation is the deciding factor of whether or not they should need citizenship. Therefore, if the person has come from poor demographics and has little government help, citizenship could be of use, but then their citizenship for their native country would have to be revoked. There are many pros and cons to becoming a U.S. citizens, so if the immigrants think that the pros outweigh...
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...In “Death of a Salesman: by Arthur Miller. The play produced and published in 1949. The story portrays a family in late 1940’s who is trying to keep up with times. America was becoming a consumer culture. People wanted bigger cars and bigger TV’s. The main character Willy Loman wants a piece of that American dream. Willy is an unsuccessful traveling salesman. He is married to Linda and they have two sons Biff, and Happy. Willy slowly starts to lose his mind. There multiple reasons for him to become depressed and suicidal. The first reason is Willy is older man, and knows that change in him becoming rich is slim. Second, reason is the disappointments from his sons Biff and Happy. Willy is trying to keep up with the times. The industry of car...
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...children that were considered obese (Office of the Surgeon General (US) 1). Today the obesity rate of Americans combined is at thirty-six percent, and although the rates have become steadier than they once were obesity in this country is still on the rise especially when it comes to children (An Epidemic of Obesity). That being said, there are many different factors that come into play when discussing why Americans are so...
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