...them as a working class. In some sense, the comments that he made were a bit insulting, while on the other hand, the comments were a bit amusing at best. These views are view that I would expect a comedian to address in stand-up than what I would expect a public speaker to verbalize to bluntly. He starts be addressing how immigrants today differ from the immigrants from a few decades ago. He states that in the 40’s the immigrants were welcomed because they came to America looking to work and were willing to take the jobs that no other American wanted. These jobs included agriculture and other labor intensive jobs. He then continued by saying that illegal immigrants were the ones that would take on these jobs, but as states began to legalize immigration, it made possible the ability for immigrants to come to America and become civilian who are able to stay at home and receive a check legally. He is against this because he feels that now immigrants are coming to America legally to get a free check instead of coming to America illegally to earn a living. I don’t believe he is saying to drive immigrant out by making immigration illegal. However, he is saying that illegal immigrants made America better by working the jobs that no one in America wanted, and at the same time, benefited by being paid under the table and being able to live in the country. He continues by expressing that the government should have no influence on how work is completed on the lowest level...
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... SOC/315 Media Reaction The illegal immigration is the act of violating American immigration policies and laws by entering or remaining in the country without receiving authorization from the federal government. We have seen that immigration is a big issue here in the United States was as before it wasn’t an issue. The origin of illegal immigration was in the late nineteenth century. ❖ 1875 the federal law passed that no convicts and prostitutes are to enter the United States. ❖ 1882 President Chester Arthur allowed almost no Chinese immigrants in the United States. ❖ 1892 Ellis Island in New York was a federal immigration station that ended in 1954 in processing over 12 million legal immigrants that was to prove their identities. ❖ 1921 Congress passed a Quota law that only 357,000 immigrants a year are to enter the United States. By 1929 it was reduced to 157,000. ❖ In 2007 Edward Kennedy held a firm hold on the immigration reform that his supported while others tried to delay by hammering out more of the details on the bill. Edward Kennedy was one of the architects of the Immigration and Nationality Act in 1965. He was the United States Senators of Massachusetts and served almost 47 years and was known as one of his major players on the immigration reform. And what the immigration reform does is that it supports or not supports the primary numbers of immigrants are in the United...
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...The media reaction to immigration problem in the United Sates is as diverse ad the cultures and peoples it impacts. While there does exist some common public and political views there is also facts information which could alter those positions. The media piece, discussed here, found on YouTube under the title AP Gov. Immigration 2011, posted by dmcb324, a variety of media clips providing information from numerous news sources both local and international are given. This paper will use this media format to address the questions on the media reaction toward immigration. What is the historical framework of this issue? The framework presented in this media presentation covers a current and present time frame beginning with the elections of 2010 through the months of 2011. So the information seen and heard is very up-to-date and thereby relevant in today’s societal issues. What is the political context of this issue? The piece presents all sides of the political spectrum. It utilizes news clips and media information from both liberals and conservatives and well as members of the Democratic and Republican parties. This unique combining of views and information provides for a very thought-provoking and unbiased look at some of the issues around immigration today. By presenting only the information, alongside the human elemnts impacted without slanting it does not lead the viewer to any conclusion and presents hwo truly complicated the issue is. What message does the...
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...The topic of Armenian immigration in both the past and present are not well spoken for and not well known. I myself am Armenian and so I am passionate about Armenian history and their experiences in the middle east and America. After the Armenian Genocide in 1915, Armenians have scattered and spread throughout the world but most Armenians are still located in the middle east and those who could or can came to the United States. This act of destruction by the Turkish started the waves of all Armenian immigration. Before World War I there were two million Armenians living in Armenia but by 1922, post genocide, there were fewer than 400,000, and during the genocide about 1.5 million Armenians were killed so Armenia is an extremely small country....
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...Name: Brigitte M. Jones__________ Date:_11/23/08_______________________ Persuasive Speech Outline: Topic/Title: _ Illegal Immigration Introduction: Purpose: To persuade the audience about illegal immigration. Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience about illegal immigrants wanting to better themselves and make a future for their families. Attention getter: Over the years, a dispute has arisen over the issue of illegal immigration in the United States. Although there had been an open door policy on immigration for many years before, today individuals have a different perspective on the situation. Preview statement: While the differences in the contradictory and racist immigration laws are relevant, individuals should understand that “illegal immigrants” only desire to provide for their families, as well as, give their children a future, something that is economically impossible elsewhere, specifically Mexico. Body: I. Main point #1: Many individuals would agree that racism should be prohibited. It is negative approach that only results in more controversy. The United States immigration laws are inconsistent and racist. Does that mean they should be forbidden? A. Support for #1: “The United States was created as a nation of immigrants who left Europe for political, religious, and economic reasons” (Katel 404). They wanted to better their lives in order to have hope for a future. An example of the inconsistency “[i]n the 19th century, thousands of were antisuch Chinese...
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...Immigration of Yesterday and Today As I was a child growing up in Southern California I never once doubted my citizenship or right to live in the United States. However, that was until one of my older friends in my neighborhood was shockingly deported when I was in the ninth grade. Since that time the issue of immigration has definitely been more relevant in my mind but honestly not that important. Maybe it’s because of the fact that the majority of American citizens never think about serious issues outside of the ones that directly affect them. When in reality the issue of immigration is so enormous that it not only affects the United States but the entire world. Throughout the past fifty years there has definitely been events that have changed, shaped and influenced the public opinion and perception of immigration greatly. In 2014, one of these events occurred when United States President Barack Obama decided to implement a major executive action on immigration policy, offering temporary legal status to millions of illegal immigrants, along with an indefinite reprieve from deportation (Ehrenfreund). This significant event now meant that the idea and topic of immigration was currently ever present and may change a vast amount of opinions in our country. In order to understand who we are today as a culture concerning immigration, it is important to know how we came about to our current status. During the 1960s when the civil rights movement was gaining momentum, our country...
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...The Dirty Thirties and the Emergence Of Canadian Social Assistance Grade 10 Academic-CHC2D Dec. 12, 2011 By: Kate Raatzs, Archana Selvaragan and Jennifer Joseph Table of Contents Task Page Design Plan Statement 1 Course Outline 2-5 Unit Overview 6 Unit Calendar 7-8 Enduring Understandings/Essential Questions 9-10 Lesson Summaries: a) Causes of Economic Troubles 11 b) Population Changes and Immigration 12-14 c) Technology of the 1930s 15 d) Life in the 1930s 16 e) On-To-Ottawa and Social Unrest 17 f) Social Assistance Programs 18 g) Then and Now Review Lesson 19-21 h) Then and Now Round Table Assignment 22-23 Appendix A: Round Table Discussion Handout 24 Rubric for Round Table Discussion and other Assessment ideas 25-28 Topic Organizer 29-31 Speech Planner 32 Design Process Statement Our group initially decided to work together because each of us was specifically interested in developing lessons for Grade 10 Canadian History – Academic. Some of us wanted to develop our understanding of the curriculum itself, while others wanted to focus on working with students of this age. After reviewing the curriculum...
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...Government Immigration 2011. Individual Assignment Questions. Joseph A. Worch SOC 315 APRIL 12, 2011 Shelley Howell University of Phoenix Running head: MEDIA REACTION Introduction The media reaction to immigration problem in the United Sates is as diverse ad the cultures and peoples it impacts. While there does exist some common public and political views there is also facts information which could alter those positions. The media piece, discussed here, found on YouTube under the title AP Gov. Immigration 2011, posted by dmcb324, a variety of media clips providing information from numerous news sources both local and international are given. This paper will use this media format to address the questions on the media reaction toward immigration. What is the historical framework of this issue? The framework presented in this media presentation covers a current and present time frame beginning with the elections of 2010 through the months of 2011. So the information seen and heard is very up-to-date and thereby relevant in today’s societal issues. What is the political context of this issue? The piece presents all sides of the political spectrum. It utilizes news clips and media information from both liberals and conservatives and well as members of the Democratic and Republican parties. This unique combining of views and information provides for a very thought-provoking and unbiased look at some of the issues around immigration today...
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...timeless in their meaning; instead, they are ambiguous and have difference implications to citizens today as they did to Roosevelt. Several conditions and events have recently brought these three of the four freedoms Roosevelt mentioned in his speech to the forefront of American’s attention. These include Donald Trump’s campaign and election platform for the 2016 election year, the the way Muslim Americans are treated and the talk of denying entry to US to Muslims, and lastly, the influx of refugees from countries the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) has preoccupied. There are pieces of literature and events that are controversial and endlessly relevant to human life. For example the play, Antigone always raises questions on religion, who has the right to the human body, and on burial. Political issues concerning people’s everyday lives and personal experiences are continuously evaluated by people throughout generations. Changing social norms, personal experiences, and growing diverse populations challenge current perspectives. Whereas in the case of Antigone, when Antigone’s brother, Polyneices is refused a proper ground burial, she questions who has the right to the body, the Gods or the King. It remains relevant due to changing social norms, a growing population, environmental climate, and merging religions. Similar to Antigone, Roosevelt’s speech remains timelessly relevant because in the US current generations are always questioning traditions, pushing forward with...
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...moved into new geographical territories with various reasons that motivate them. The most basic motivation of discovering and searching new territories is for economic development which is the terms of immigration. And there are not many of economically developed countries, which pulls high number of immigrants and takes actual high percentages in immigrant statistics. In present time, this immigration experience assumes as the constant affairs of American life. Because the views of people from other countries are America as the land of full opportunities for their better life no matter that they are coming in America legally or illegally. Juan Gonzales the author of the book titled, Harvest of Empire, criticized and analyzed this view by focusing on the Latino population of immigration and how the America’s foreign policies influences toward it. In his work, Juan Gonzales tries to overviewing how the Latino immigrants started to move in American historically and he also provides an analysis of the current events that showing the effects and frictions on Latino population thereby America’s politics and diplomacy. During reading Harvest of Empire by Juan Gonzales, I thought a lot of time that this book is for all people who want to know about the history of Latino immigration in America in detail. Because Gonzalez delivers Latino’s historical processes of movement and settlement through all over the time periods from past to present day and divides his book into three parts...
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...Hamel There is a great deal of critical issues concerning policing. There are more than 15,000 police agencies in the United States and all face similar problems carrying out their duties. The amount of danger the officers are in is astounding. With such a wide range of dangers, it is difficult to prepare for every hazard. With new technologies emerging all the time, the agencies have continued to evolve in order to serve the communities more efficiently and safer. Using less than lethal weapons have become a mainstay in police procedure. The Department of Homeland Security was developed to assist the Federal, State and Local law enforcement agencies with information sharing. In addition, police corruption is another relevant critical issue in society today. Every time an officer puts on the uniform and walks out the door, he puts himself in imminent danger. When a person becomes a police officer, they know the nature of the job is dangerous. Having the job of protecting and serving the community is a hazard in itself. Officers are exposed to many physical dangers while in the line of duty. Firearms related deaths and injuries are often the most reported danger of policing, however they face exposure to extreme temperatures, as well as biohazard materials and contagious diseases. The safety equipment they wear and carry can weigh up to twenty pounds and puts a tremendous amount of stress on the feet, hips, knees and back. Getting in and out of the patrol car while wearing...
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...the reasons why they have no legal status, are afraid to be deported to their home country by the police and immigration officials. As part of my strategy to reach undocumented participants, I wanted to use the snowball method as it is more feasible to contact this population...
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...so by looking at the past we can make changes in the future to benefit our future generations. In my view without studying history there would be no progressive future. I think many people have a negative view on studying history because they can’t seem to find a connection to how history relates or affects their lives. I believe that anyone can find something interesting to study in history. It’s just a matter of finding a way for them to connect with a subject on a personal or professional level. Maybe someone does not like American history but they might enjoy studying their own family history. Through that they might find that an ancestor had an important impact on American history. Another way a person might find studying history relevant in their life is through work. If the person is passionate about the work they do, studying the history of that profession in order to perform better in the future...
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... there will be upward pressure on wages and adjustments on the composition and the nature of the labour force. For firms, attracting talent, while retaining relevant expertise and institutional knowledge, will be more challenging * Financial systemic risk: Until today we continue to see the enormous costs to the global economy of the financial crisis that started five years ago. Canada is not averse to this risk, since it gets transmitted across financial institution and markets. Although, this risk cannot be really controlled, managers do have the tendency to take on excessive risks during economic upswings, which leads to firms becoming overly risk averse during economic downturn. * More recently, Statistics Canada issued a report (March 9, 2010) arguing that by 2031, 25-28% of the Canadian population could be foreign born. These statistical forecasts are telling us that immigration is a major force shaping Canada’s urban areas. * Indeed, Canada’s track record in successfully integrating immigrants is slipping. On average, immigrants arrive in this country better educated, in better health, and at similar stages of their careers as those born in the country, but the evidence suggests that during the past two decades, they have been much less successful in achieving success than earlier waves of immigration. Immigrants are having a harder time reaching Canadian income levels than was true in the past, in part because we have cut back on...
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...progress past some deeply imbedded issues. Today in the United States, we are at the center of attention for a social movement that is quite literally, a physical movement. Illegal immigration from Mexico and South American countries continues to be one of the most controversial and debated matters of public policy. The United States allows for an annual limit of roughly 675,0001 immigrants to legally enter our borders, which is extremely conservative relative to other countries. This very limited number forces the majority of immigrants from south of the border to either enter completely illegally, or overstay a temporary work visa issued by our government. While dealing with these illegal aliens serves to be a contentious problem by itself, an even more pressing issue rises to the surface when debating the rights of their children. Thomas Humphrey Marshall described the evolution of citizenship from civil, to political, and finally to social. This idea of social citizenship explained the governmental rights that citizens were guaranteed, “to live the life of a civilized being.”2 The two institutions “most closely connected with it are the educational system and social services.”2 Although speaking about Great Britain in the 18th, 19th, and 20th century, Marshall’s points on citizenship, specifically with regards to what he calls social citizenship, are very relevant to the children of illegal immigrants in the United States today. There is very little debate that immigrants...
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