...advantage of the opportunities that were stripped away from her in her homeland. She believes that taking these opportunities will give an actual chance to become successful. The Russian immigrant and many other immigrants who migrate over to America believe that it is the land of opportunity, where dreams become reality. She came to America to pursue the so called American dream. Her dream was to be able to do the things she was not able to do in Russia, and to take advantage of opportunities that her family members were not offered. According to the Narrator, “America was a land of living hope, woven dreams, aflame with longing...
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...In this paper, I want to focus on Immigrant Students in Secondary Schools. As a previous high school immigrant when I first arrived in United States, I have experience numerous difficulties in school that I would never forget. In addition, I believe immigrant students of secondary school can face major difficulties in learning English and succeeding in school. Since these students do not have a lot of time than elementary students to learn English, and they have to pass several test that require English skill such as the ACT and SAT. Above all, most secondary school texts and materials require a sufficient English reading ability to understand, which will even make learning experience becoming even tougher for high school immigrant. Before going into detail, lets take a look at the statistics of the United States’ immigration in the past few decades. According to U.S Bureau of the Census 1997a statistic, over a million immigrants, legal and illegal, entering the United States each year. And since the passage of the Immigration Act of 1965, which eliminated national origin quotas. Europe is no longer the main sources of newcomers to the United States but instead of Asia and Latin America. The largest groups come from Mexico, China, Cuba, and Vietnam. In the fall of 1997, 9 million (about one in five) elementary and secondary school students had a foreign born parents. With over 90% of recent immigrants coming from non English speaking countries, schools are increasingly...
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...Different country, different problems: examining the way immigrants from former USSR experience and cope with workplace aggression. In this qualitative study I analyze the way immigrant workers experience workplace aggression in Israeli companies, actions taken to deal with aggression and possible actions to be taken in future. Study participants were immigrant workers, emigrated from former USSR during last 23 years. Their narratives were analyzed for common topics. Data show that most participants did not take some actions to cope with aggression; however, some mentioned a few different ways. Two participants’ strategies were successful. Employer responses included indifference and various forms of retaliation. Most participants would allegedly act differently in future. Questions for future research are suggested. Table of Contents I. Introduction 4 II. Theoretical background 6 1. Workplace aggression 6 2. Types of workplace aggression. 7 3. Measuring Workplace aggression 8 4. Immigrants as victims of aggression 9 5. Immigrants form former USSR in Israel 11 6. Preventing and coping with workplace aggression 12 III. Method 14 VI. Findings and discussion 16 V. Summary and Conclusions 28 VI. Bibliography 30 VII. Appendix 35 I. Introduction Almost anyone who has ever worked has experienced workplace aggression in one form or another. Workplace aggression is something we do not like to talk about and something that a lot...
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...European Settlers are “Immigrants” Final Academic Essay Noshing Zaman ACST 1000 Dr. Richard Fields 02/12/2015 Précis John Robinson, farmer at Bewholm in the County of York, and Thomas Rispin Farmer of Fangross journeyed through Nova Scotia years after the founding of Nova Scotia to account of the country’s position in economic growth, and to observe the lifestyle of the inhabitants. The journal is quite interesting as these voyagers express their initial thoughts of arriving in Halifax as discouraging, as they witnessed land covered in rocks and unsatisfying for cultivation. Most voyagers who arrived in Halifax were quit poor in England and came to find prosperity in this new country. This unfavourable appearance made passengers onboard the ships looking for a new prospective life in Halifax, wishing to take the long trip back to their homes in England. Even though immigrants today face the similar discouragement upon arriving to Canada, their motives are further discouraged by discrimination faced in their daily lives. Immigrants from rural Bangladesh face different experiences than those of urban Bangladesh upon arriving in Canada. Even so, the initial time in Canada is quite difficult to adapt. Further ignorance by several Canadians leads to cultures and religions being grouped to a specific title or cause especially for Middle Eastern immigrants. Some Canadians fear to allow Syrian refugees in their country because of fear of facing the terrors the Syrians face in their...
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...Immigrants should not be allowed in this country. I am pretty sure every selfish American still has that thought in their head. I found out that they are roughly 11.9 million immigrants living the in the United States. All of those people left their homelands to come to American for a better life. They never though for once that coming here would be such a struggle, and how they will be humiliated by others who are citizen of America. Immigration is a common issue in the United States Every person should have the right to have the chance to have a better life. It is one of the main reasons why people come to the United States, to have freedom of religion, to have better paying jobs, and to have a proper education. Where you are born does not have a lot of impact with who you become. When coming to America from another country like Africa, or like me coming from Haiti, it is a hard transition. There is a lot to take in, with learning English and being around another race. Other race put a lot of pride into representing they come from. Where I was born has little to do with it. My heritage and my ancestry go with me wherever I go. When asked to describe myself, Haitian is a word I most likely choose first. I say Haitian before I begin to use words like strong willed, independent or trustworthy. Being that I use Haitian before any other characteristic goes to show that being Haitian shapes me to whom I am. Living in American for ten years, I learned about American culture. American...
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...Being dark skinned for being Latina or even having curly hair causes many discrimination in my community. I had many experience happened to me but I focused more on my education and wanting the best for everyone else. Having discrimination causes me to stand up and help my community and school to make it a better place. A huge opportunity came along when our current president decides to deport and keep immigrants out of the country, especially targeting my Latinos. For this reason I joined “Californians for Justice” (CFJ), a statewide organization working for racial justice by building the power of youth, communities of color, immigrants, and low-income families communities. I am one of the core leader/ Student voices who focuses issue on our...
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...term immigrant. When people think of an immigrant, many negative connotations such as illegal come into mind. While some immigrants are in the country illegally, not all are. Immigrants can also be residents or naturalized citizens of the country. What an immigrant truly is “a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country” (Google, 2017). They are not a group of people that can be defined by one depiction; immigrants can be brown, white, a single mom, a teenager, or a dad. Many people cannot imagine what the lives of an immigrant is like. A fraction of the population does not understand why people move here...
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...and unrest existed. It displays the violent rise of gangland powers in New York City at a time of massive political corruption and the city's evolution into a cultural melting pot. It was actually my first time watching the movie and I failed to grasp the entire concept, resulting in me having to watch it for a second time. The movie’s main characters are Leonardo DiCaprio as Amsterdam Vallon, the central character, Daniel Day-Lewis as Bill “The Butcher” Cutting, and Cameron Diaz as Jenny Everdeane. The lack of immediate assimilation into society by the Irish immigrants was one integral reason as to why separate factions were formed. As seen in The Gangs of New York five distinct "gangs" were formed as a result of Irish integration into society. The Nativist's, led by Bill the Butcher, are not fond of the Irish immigrants presence in America. They feel that the incoming Irish will have eternal devotion to the Old Country and will be a negative addition to society. However, the Nativist's perception of their Irish immigrant counterparts may have had some rationale behind it. The American Irish tended to isolate themselves into small ghettos, socialize only with each other, and attend isolated Catholic weekly masses. Although all these different characteristics of the Irish immigrants angered the Nativists, what may have angered them the most was the Irish American control over political policies. Nativists were convinced that the Irish American support for the Democratic Party...
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...cultures has been a wonderful experience. For immigrants in the United States culture differences can be difficult and complicate. Assimilating two separate cultures is an ongoing challenge. In this essay, I will describe the issues many immigrants face in regards to diversity, stereotyping, preserving self identity and personal values. America is nation that is populated with a culturally diverse group of people. The United States has welcomed more immigrants than any other country. The steady stream of people coming to America has had a profound effect on the evolution of American society. America is known as the land of the free and people from all over the world are attracted by promise of opportunity and success. It is not easy for those who move to the United States from other countries. It takes a lot of courage and sacrifice to leave your homeland and come to a new country, but the prospect of a better life makes the risk worth taking. Immigrants who come to America enrich the country by bringing aspects of their native cultures with them. For example, Hispanic Americans celebrate their culture with street fairs and other festivities on Cinco de Mayo. Other cultures, such as African Americans celebrate both Kwanzaa, a festival drawn from African rituals. As the population of the United States becomes more diverse its people are being exposed to holidays and traditions they would never have been experienced. One of the hurdles that immigrants encounter is stereotyping...
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...mining and factory employment, experienced major economic suffering, and dispute over wages. What long-term consequences did the economic hardships and labour conflicts faced by coal miners and manufacturing workers in the 1920s have on Canadian society and the labour movement as a whole? How did these experiences shape future laws and attitudes toward workers' rights and social welfare? Did it change a lot of people’s perspectives on this job later on? Viewpoint #3- Frederick Banting: a. I am thinking whether the 1920s was a period of progress or decline from the point of view of. Frederick Banting. According to the evidence I have seen, Banting was not a strong student. His grades were weak, and he even failed his first year of university. Regardless of this, he changed many lives when he and a colleague discovered insulin in 1922! As a part of his story, he graduated from medical school during WW1. He also tried to enlist in the war, but was denied two times because he had bad eyesight and didn’t meet that requirement. He did get accepted into the Canadian Army Medical Corps and served 3 years at the front! He made the accomplishment of treating soldiers for 16 hours despite being wounded himself. This made him win the Military Cross. In his journey, in 1923, Banting and his colleague, McLeod were awarded the Nobel Prize for their discovery of...
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...true. Some people say there is a shortage of work, due to immigrants taking over American jobs, while others say there aren’t enough qualified Americans to fill the open positions. In this paper, I will discuss both views on the topic and provide information from both point-of views to provide my answer to the question: Is the hiring of foreign workers good for business and fair to citizens? Some Say It Is Based on a study from the San Francisco Federal Reserve, an article in The Huffington Post states that immigration increases wages, employment, and productivity. States that have had a large influx of immigrants tended to produce more, hire more, and pay workers more than states that have few new foreign-born workers. For every one percent increase in employment from immigration, a state will see a .4 to .5 percent increase in income per worker. (Hindman) Based on the letter The Effect of Immigrants on U.S. Employment and Productivity (Peri), there is no evidence that immigrant workers take jobs at the expense of citizens. The letter reviews the analysis of how foreign workers affect productivity, income, and employment over a period of time. The study conducted indicates foreign workers may actually increase the job opportunities rather than displacing American workers, based on a number of economic variables. As stated in the economic letter, “The long-run increase in income per worker associated with immigrants is mainly due to increases in the efficiency and productivity...
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...Immigration Experience HIS/120 Immigration Experience Dear Journal, There are many reasons why my family decided to leave their homes in Italy and make the move to America. There were many political and religious issues, along with towns and homes being overcrowded. My family were farmers looking for a change and the unification was rural along with the land management was poor. As my family did not have a lot of cash, we could only afford to buy tickets in the cargo area of the ship. The food was horrible as we were sailing to the new land. We ate a lot of potatoes, soup, and left overs. It was food to comfort us but not what I really wanted to eat. Often times I found myself still hungry after eating, as the food had to be stretched to feed all of us. At night we would roll out the sacks that the potatoes were transported in. Piling them sometimes 3-5 high to make a soft bed out and covering with our blankets we each brought with us is how we would sleep at night. It was not how I pictured us sleeping, but it was a safe place and at least I was with my family. The only real time we saw daylight and fresh air was when we went to the upper deck to wash. I remember the smell of the air and beauty of the sunshine on my face to this day. My brothers and sisters hated going back below deck as it was the last time we would see the outside until the next day. The weather on our journey to America...
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...Nichele Rivera English 12 Prof. McPherson 6/1/15 My Melting Pot Growing up in America has been one of the most unexpected and surreal experiences. I am only twenty three years old but being from the Big Apple, New York and being raised by single parent, nothing in my life has ever been a walk in the park. I am considered a minority because I am Puerto Rican and African American and it has always been tough for me living in such an urban area. Not having the best financial status is what made thing even harder. My mother had to struggle to make ends meet for me, but we made it and are still making it. I have always seen my neighbors, friends, and family also experience the same hardships as me. Many of the people I know had to fight to make it America, and I mean that figuratively and literally. Some of the people I know weren’t even born here, and became citizens. I even know a few Aliens (immigrants who are living illegally in a country). Just learning to speak, read, and write a new language is a hurdle many who come here can never get over, so imagine having to find somewhere to live or a job to make money to survive. My melting pot country has shown me and taught me many things. I am American, we are as tough as they come. I have always said that being born here is what makes you a true American, and still believe that but, I have also come to see that immigrants venture here from other countries are the strength that America is known for as well. When you are born here...
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...Vela Education 201 Diversity Assignment April 2, 2011 My Life as an Undocumented Student Many people come to the United States seeking a better future and trying to pursue their dreams. During that time many become strong while others become weak. Some fulfill their dreams and many others don't. Being an immigrant is tough, but being an undocumented immigrant can be worse. After arriving in the United States at the age of ten with my mother and 3 siblings it didn't take me long to figure that out. The experience, in many ways, has shaped who I am today. The absence of a paternal figure and the lack of help changed my personality almost completely. Like every child, playing around and being happy was at the top of my "to do" list. At ten my mother brought me to the United States hidden in the trunk of a car. The illegal procedure cost thousands of dollars in which my mother had saved since the day I was born. In the process I lost my family, my happy and almost perfect life and my friends back in my country. When I left the Dominican Republic I lost the only paternal figure I had, my grandfather. Once I lost him I became little aggressive because I didn’t feel the protection that he always provided to me. (A basic feature of the Hispanic American family is the extended family, which plays a major role in each family member’s life. Pg. 170) The change of countries was a big emotional shock that changed my personality almost 100%. While in the Dominican Republic...
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...statue in America. This Descriptive text describes how the statue has greeted immigrants as they arrive into New York Harbor for over 100 years, and then explains the purpose of the statue now. Rationale: The New York State Social Studies Framework specifically mentions how the Statue of Liberty greeted immigrants arriving in New York City as they entered New York Harbor, and because of this, it is imperative that my student understands the importance and significance of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island....
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