...“Don’t be afraid to start over.” I think that immigration means that you will have to leave everything behind in the past and will have to start over on life. Esperanza Ortega from Esperanza Rising by Pam Munzos Ryan is no different. She was forced to leave her wonderful rich life in Mexico, but than a horrible accident happened and had to flee to California and had to fit in with everyone else.Even though Esperanza’s life was full of changes, as an immigrant her challenges were Moma getting sick with Valley Fever and Esperanza learning how to do daily life chores. The first challenge Esperanza faced was momma getting sick with valley fever.During this time period, it was common for immigrants to get caught in a dust storm while working...
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...As and immigrant people move from one country to another, and have to start over because of tragedy, they need work, or discrimination. Well a girl named Esperanza from Mexico where she was rich moved to California Where she then became poor. Esperanza did the same as most immigrants which was having to move to the united states cause of tragedy. Although Esperanza had faced many challenges her hardest one’s were she did not know how to do daily chores because she always had servants, the dust storm caused her mama to become sick with valley fever, and she and other mexicans faced discrimination in the U.S. First, one of Esperanza’s main challenges was she did not no how to do daily chores because she had always had servants. On page 116 it said, “In her entire life Esperanza had never held a broom in her hand”. In this time rich landowners did not no how to do daily chores because they always had servants, like Esperanza. She decides she needs to pull her weight by sweeping and cleaning. On page 116 it had said,” onion jackets flew into the air instead of gathering into a neat pile like...
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...Challenges of Esperanza by:DJ ¨Don't be afraid to start over.” Is what immigrants hat to do.They left country to start a new life. Esperanza ortega from Esperanza Rising by Pam Mnuzas Ryan is no different .She was forced her to leave her rich mexican life because her papa died and uncles wanted their home and farm. Even though Esperanza's life was full of challenges, such as Esperanza not knowing how to do daily chores and Mama getting sick with Valley Fever. Most importantly Esperanza faced the challenge of doing daily chores as an immigrant.On page 117, it said¨I said I could work.I told mama I could help but I can't wash clothes or sweep¨ .Esperanza can't do these things because when she lived in mexico she was rich and had...
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...Challenges police departments face today This paper will examine the challenges police departments face today. Police departments all over the United States are dealing with the issue of excessive force and immigration. These two challenges have made police departments less proactive. Many departments are implementing new policies and procedures to better address these challenges. Excessive Force. For many years numerous police departments have been sued for the use of excessive force against citizens. Many excessive force cases involve police officers using excessive force against African Americans. African Americans are three times more likely than any other race to experience police brutality. Police brutality goes back many decades, such as the case of Rodney King. Police brutality has been a historic problem in...
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...Some of the problems related to population growth Population growth is the increase of people living within an area. We are living in an era of huge population growth (BBC News,2011); the world’s population has grown from 1 billion people in 1804 to 7 billion in 2011 and the world’s population is growing by 200,000 people per day (BBC News 2011). The rapid increase in the world’s population, including future predictions can be seen in figure 1 below. The increased population growth will create many challenges and problems for businesses across the globe. The strain on resources will tighten especially in areas where resources are finite, as a result of increased consumer needs and businesses will need to gather more information to successfully be able to make strategic decisions with an impact. Many supermarkets have introduced ‘self-checkouts’ in order to speed up the shopping process and also the cost of staff. Demographic changes can lead to long term implications for businesses. An ageing population combined with an increased life expectancy puts pressure on the National Health Service (NHS) within the UK. Rapid rates of urbanisation in the developing world causes problems such as traffic congestion, pollution and as a result of the limited infrastructure, slum areas are present. Many people move to the city in search for a job or perceived better quality of life. However not everyone is able to find a job, which increases crime rates within the city...
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...As Canada’s immigrant population grows and diversifies, the challenges facing that sector of the population expand as well. More and more immigrant families move here to start better lives and lifestyles usually through better employment opportunities. This paper will examine some of the continuing obstacles that newcomers face. Immigrant families and immigrants in Canada have a difficult time entering the labour market notwithstanding exemplary educational credentials and extensive professional work experience. These are the result of prioritizing Canadian education and experience, which conceal elements of racism. The consequences are that invisible barriers are put into place; they deny fair access to work and limit the advancement of newcomers socially and economically. Many third-world immigrants to Canada must qualify for entry by demonstrating academic proficiencies and accreditations, which include post-secondary degrees or more. They are well-educated people with professional skills in areas the Canadian economy needs support. Immigrants are eager to continue their careers but soon find a need to reinvent themselves (Omidvar). This is something of a catch-22: their extant educations are what confirm their desirability as immigrants yet Canada employers fail to recognize or accredit foreign educations with any sense of equivalency. Except in rare cases, like the university professoriate or countries like Great Britain or the United States, the extent of an applicant’s...
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...Many immigrants all around the world believe the United States is the land of opportunity. They think they can come to America, get rich, and live the life they have always wanted. They are all just looking for a fresh start in a new country, hoping that it offers some better economic opportunities than the last. Immigrants from the 1970s and 80s have faced many of the same challenges that the immigrants today still battle, including the language barrier, basic living, and daily hate because of their race. While it may still be possible, it is very unlikely to move to America and turn nothing into something. That goes for the past as well as the present. Moving from one place to another is never easy, especially when it is to a new country. Not everyone wants to leave their homeland, but sometimes they are forced to because of its disadvantages, such as: the desperate poverty, squalor, disease, and unemployment. When it is too difficult to even put food on the table or a roof over their family’s head, many people know that it may be time to find something new. In the 1880s, Southern and Eastern Europeans heard word of land and wealth in America and so began their adventure into a new world. One major challenge the immigrants of the 1880s had to overcome was the language barrier. Without being able to communicate, foreigners were practically handicapped. Many jobs required its employees to be able to talk to those around them or to customers. Many immigrants did not have the...
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...Many immigrants come to the United States for a better future for their families and themselves, but not knowing the difficulties they must face crossing the border to get here first. Immigrants know it is not an easy thing to do migrating to the United States because it is not that simple as getting on a plane and heading over here. They must face many challenges and risks crossing the border without getting caught or killed. Once they finally get here (the ones that survive) they realize the danger is not over, but it just beginning. Immigrants that migrate to the United States in pursue of a better life for their families and themselves, but face the first challenge even before crossing the border, which is leaving their families behind. “When men and women immigrate illegally to the United States, they often leave much more than a town and a country. They leave fathers and mothers, husbands and wives, sons and daughters. The children sometimes grow up not knowing their parents — and sometimes never seeing them again. In some cases, they come to resent the parent who isn’t there at Christmas or on their birthday or to tuck them in at night.” (Trevizo) leaving family behind is the most difficult thing for a parent because you do not know if you will die trying to cross the border or how long it will take to be reunited with the ones you love. They have to say goodbye to their love ones like if it is the last time he or she will see them again. Immigrants pay money to be...
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...Immigration Immigration is the act of moving to reside in another country permanently. People who immigrate is called immigrant or can be considered as permanent resident. In the old days, people immigrate to another country due to many factors such as changing climate, inadequate supply of food and wars. The pace of migration had accelerated since the 18th century due to the involuntary slave trade and then followed by industrialization in the 19th century. But nowadays, there are varies of reason that motivate immigration. In this essay, I will write about the factors that motivate migration and challenges immigrants face in the new country. There are both pull and push factors that motivate migration. According to Lewis (1982),” environmental, economic, political and social problems can be categorized as push factors in migration.” Lack of employment opportunities is one of the main problems in immigration, such as in Indonesia. Indonesia ranks the 4 largest population in the world. With so many competitors to emulate with, it’s difficult to find job. The pays is not good and some are unable to support their family and is forced to be a labor in foreign countries. So, there are many people immigrate to another country hoped to get a job in there and start their new life. In Indonesia, safety is what people fear of. Criminality occurs everywhere, especially in big cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya. In 2011, there were reported 54,799 violent crimes, 64 murders, 68 rapes...
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...Annotated Bibliography Amanda Lucas May 24, 2010 University Of Phoenix Dettlaff, A. j., Earner, L., & Phillips, S. d. (2009). Latino children of immigrants in the child welfare system. Children and Youth Services Review, 31(7), 775-783. doi: This is an excellent article that covers information about Latino immigrants and the child welfare system. Some key Points in this article were: challenges faced by children and families upon immigration, the methods behind Latino immigrants, and the results of different studies based on Latino immigrants. This is an interesting article because we all have our personal opinions on immigrants as a whole but after reading this article it gives us an understanding of what people go through, why immigrants do come to the United States and lately what happens to the children when things go wrong. Latino families are the most affected by poorer outcomes than other minorities. Latinos face on a daily outcome language challenges, loss of income, broken families, not being able to adapt to the United States, which put them as an outsider to people. Immigrants find their children to have poorer health, and fewer benefits such as cash assistance, health benefits, food stamps, and health insurance. This is also a concern for the ones who are full citizens and are not immigrants. Latinos come over to the US because they want better lives for their children and sometimes it does not matter where we live because if a family is broken or...
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...people in Texas and across the country, and addressing this issue is crucial for safeguarding the interests of American citizens. One of the most significant aspects of the Texas border conflict is its impact on national security. Conservatives argue that “porous” borders and unchecked illegal immigration pose a serious threat to the safety and security of the United States. The influx of illegal immigrants, including individuals with unknown backgrounds and potential criminal intentions, raises concerns about public safety and national security. The lack of effective border enforcement and the presence of drug cartels and criminal organizations along the border further exacerbates these concerns. Conservatives emphasize the need for robust border security measures to prevent illegal entry and protect the country from potential security threats....
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...Learners and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Author’s name: Tran‐Hoang‐Thu indefatigable2003@yahoo.com Date: September 25th 2009 Abstract This literature review looks at the impacts of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 on English language learners (ELLs), educators and schools. A brief overview of the current state of English as a second language teaching for adult learners will first be described. Then the importance of the enactment of the NCLB of 2001 is mentioned. Both the problems and the benefits the NCLB has created for ELLs and educators and schools will be presented. This literature review shows that although the NCLB has posed challenges to ELLs, teachers, and schools, the benefits it has brought for ELLs in particular and the education system in general outweigh the problems and challenges. The NCLB Act of 2001 can be deemed as a victory for disadvantaged student groups in the United States both in terms of legal written rights to be provided with quality English language education and budget allocation. 2 The Unites States of America has not overtly or legally stated language policy but there seems to be covert and implicit language policy (Schiffman, 1998). Although many Americans believe that English is the official language of the United States of America, it is not the case because there is no indication in the U.S. constitution that gives English more privileges over other languages and no law has been made to make English the language...
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...Individual Final ETH/125 Diversity can be such a broad and interesting topic. Often when one mentions diversity they think of the different racial groups that they encounter on a daily basis. The United States, the country we call home, is one of the most diverse countries ever. Some people may not see all the diversity because they do not understand or are not willing to understand, or maybe they are just too busy with their daily lives. But if everyone was to just pay attention to the things they encounter and the people they interact with, they could really learn a lot. Since taking this class I have learned so much about the struggles that different cultures are faced with and it is so disturbing because it is something that they cannot even change, it is just who they are. Since our country is so diverse and we have so much “different”, we certainly have a lot of prejudice and discrimination that we need to work on. Some people would say it is because they are comfortable with their ways; I say it is just fear and ignorance. Growing up I lived in Elk Grove, California. It was a somewhat smaller town at the time and mostly consisted of Caucasian Americans. I am half Caucasian, or a mix of Italian and German, and my other half is Ecuadorian; Quito, Ecuador in South America. I was blessed enough to have an open hearted family where I never even knew what racism was until I started to see it first hand in school. In high school is where I really saw stereotyping and racism...
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...different kinds of discrimination as they try to enter a country through the necessary channels of the immigration department. The paper will explore how members of LGBT movements are marginalized based on their identities as they pursue the means to seek citizenship in a country. The article that written by White explores the challenges that the queer migrants faced as they enter the country based on a campaign titled ‘Let Alvaro Stay’. White explores how queer people are deported since they are undocumented, especially in Canada and the United States. The queer and transgender people are facing a lot of problems, and they are not able to access employment opportunities as well as better health care...
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...American viewpoints of immigrants have been changing for years. Azar Nafisi claims that immigrants to America can feel at home because "they can be outsiders and yet still belong." While this statement may have been true in the past, it falls apart quickly when analyzed in the current decade. There is a place in America for everyone, but success in achieving the American Dream is more difficult for those who can't comply with Americanized standards. The first time I walked through the streets of Chinatown in Philly I felt as if I was in another country. Words I'd never heard before, big, colorful signs in Chinese, and Asian people were everywhere. This wasn't the first time I'd been able to witness the diversity of America. In New York, I'd...
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