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Transitions are never an easy thing to defeat. It is sometimes stressful and difficult to adapt to a new environment. I originally came from Lagos, Nigeria in Africa to start a new life and get a meliorate education. My journey all began on August 1st when I stepped into the land of freedom, also known as the United States. I...
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Introduction In the captivating novel 'Winter Hibiscus' by Minrose Gwin, the author weaves a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of family, identity, and racial tension in the backdrop of the American South during the Civil Rights Movement. This literary criticism essay delves into the symbolism embedded in the title and its overarching significance throughout the novel. Through the portrayal...
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The United States is home to people belonging to diverse cultural backgrounds. According to Pew Research Center in 2017 around 44.4 million immigrants live in the United States who came with hopes of securing a better life for themselves and their future generations. The idea of a better, prosperous life in the Western world forces people to sometimes risk their...
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 Ashima, the Indian mother of the story, is born and raised in Calcutta, West Bengali which she calls home; that is until her arranged marriage with Ashoke Ganguli causes her to travel across the globe to North America and settle in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In the early stages of this transition, Ashima struggles with leaving her entire family behind to now...
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Ashoke remains busy in his career, it hurts her most. When the doctor examines her in the Hospital, she tells her everything is normal. “ But nothing feels normal to Ashima. For the past eighteen months, ever since she arrived in Cambridge, nothing has felt normal at all. It’s not so much the pain, which she knows, somehow, she will...
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According to the ACLU report on immigration detention centers, 'despite the explosive growth in immigration detention centers in recent years, there are no regulations or enforceable standards regarding detention conditions'(IMMIGRATION DETENTION CONDITIONS). Poor centers led to many cases of poor treatment of immigrants in detention centers all over the U.S. The poor treatment reported ranges from lack of showers, sleeping...
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My curiosity for the legal world has been developed through a keen interest in the topic of Immigration and asylum law. Which are fast becoming a major area of ' the legal system. I find both these topics intriguing, as they would allow me to pursue a career in the legal field in those areas. Growing up with my mother,...
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After declaring that he would keep running for the United States presidency in June 2015, Donald Trump made a statement that he would build a wall on the southern border. According to CBC News (2018), he said 'I will build a great wall on our southern border and I'll have Mexico pay for that wall' (Mahboob, 2018). As per a...
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How can we save our unheard minorities, and immigrant population in our schools and urban cities? Today, many of our minority and immigrant population feel that their needs and mental health challenges are not being heard by our government officials. The Dream Act, in 2001 recognizes that individuals brought into the United States illegally as children were innocent of purposefully...
DACAImmigrantsSocial Work
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I want to begin by thanking you for being a voice and an advocate for many of us who live in Michigan. Your actions show that you want to make Michigan a better place for many. Being the first woman from Michigan to be elected to the United States Senate, you are truly an inspiration to women across the nation...
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My story begins from starting with a place where I got lost in myself, and I was searching for my own identity and a place to call home. ‘Nepantla’ is a Nahuatl word meaning ‘tierra entre medio’ or in-between spaces. Nepantla is the idea of the liminal space, and finding places between different identities – the transformation and confusion from...
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Many immigrants come to America for a fresh start. They seek to obtain the best future they can, but many struggles come from being an immigrant. Growing up, the term has been around me since I can remember. Images and words are a way your view on things is changed. As oftentimes certain media outlets only give you one perspective...
ImmigrantsMoving to America
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The Glaring Problems Within the U.S. Immigration System Since the 1960s, the United States has received more immigrants than any other country. In terms of scope, America’s immigration policy is unparalleled in effect. America’s immigration system must be reformed because of its lack of respect for human rights, because it targets nonviolent immigrants in the name of safety, and because...
Human MigrationImmigrants
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I am writing to you as a student regarding an immigration policy known as the Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act of 1996. This legislation strengthened laws concerning immigration in the United States and imposed criminal penalties for undocumented immigrants who commit crimes while staying in the United States. However, this bill laid the foundation for the numerous deportations that...
Human MigrationImmigrants
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Thesis statement: Migration affects children in all parts of the world, but understanding its impact is extremely limited in order to better understand how migration affects economies, families, and children in countries of origin and settlement. The goal of this work is to show the impact of immigration on children. It is essential to collect, track and analyze data; advise...
Human MigrationImmigrants
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When we look at Canada today, we see a tolerant, welcoming, and multicultural nation. Despite how our country is perceived today, it was the exact opposite not even a century ago. From the early 1900s until about the 1930s, many Canadians wanted to limit immigration, and some even wanted to cut it out altogether. However, Canada was not the only...
Human MigrationImmigrants
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At the heart of the immigration debate lies a controversial term: “illegal immigrant.” Some believe that the word 'illegal' justifies the term’s use; comments from social media argue that “‘[why] is this so hard for the freaking liberals to understand… Illegal the opposite from legal… means there breaking the law to be simple and clear” (Stribley). But, is this issue...
Human MigrationImmigrants
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In James Baldwin's thought-provoking essay, "Stranger in the Village," he delves into the profound experience of being an outsider in an unfamiliar environment. Baldwin recounts his time spent in a remote Swiss village, where he grapples with the complexities of race, identity, and the human condition. Through his introspective reflections and poignant observations, Baldwin explores themes of isolation, prejudice, and...
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Introduction In 'The Winter Hibiscus,' a short story by Min Jin Lee, the author utilizes various literary techniques to convey deeper meanings and explore complex themes. Published in 2007, the narrative follows the journey of a Korean immigrant family as they navigate the challenges of assimilation and cultural identity in America. In this literary criticism essay, we will delve into...
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For years, the United States has been dubbed the land of the free and the home of the brave. The belief that the U.S. can give a person the chance to have a better life is recognized around the world. This belief, however, can be changed depending on the region and the person, eliciting their own version of the American...
American DreamImmigrants
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Ellis Island, a ray of hope, but a port of tears and chaos in the early eighteenth century. It was a place where the U.S. health and security departments screened out the immigrants considered undesirable, the incurably ill, the impoverished, the disabled, criminals, and all the others barred by the immigration laws of the United States. For most immigrants, Ellis...
American HistoryImmigrants
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Life, as we know it, should be seen as a gift given to us as the beauty of life makes living our lives worth living. The beauty of life comes in many varying degrees, from person to person. Still, from the vast varying degrees of life, there also comes inequality in how the beautiful essence of life becomes distributed from...
ImmigrantsParentsStruggle
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During the presidency of Donald Trump, we have seen many controversial things being said and done. It has been no secret that since the beginning of Trump’s time in office, he and his administration have not let anything get in the way of how they want to aid in making America great again. During this time we have seen a...
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Recently I was accepted into one of my top colleges that I will attend next fall. This news filled my family with joy and crowded all my close ones with pride. As a first-year student in the United States coming from Mexico, this is even more fulfilling because I had to put much more effort into getting to know a...
ImmigrantsImmigration Reform
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has received a proliferated wave of attention in the recent past as an issue of controversial contention in the corridors of legislation and justice. The controversies surrounding this American immigration policy is as a result of the introduction of an American legislative proposal christened the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act...
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Immigration has been deemed to be a very controversial topic of the past; however, its political debate is one that still divides the nation today. Therefore, this research project will evaluate such opinions observing immigration's detrimental impact on the economy. The benefits and drawbacks of immigration will be evaluated, as well as its subsequent impact on different aspects of the...
ImmigrantsWorld History
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For many Indians, internationalism and multiculturalism are not in the air without roots or anchorage. It can well be traced from their own multicultural composite tradition. It is that tradition of multiethnic understanding that the community and group leaders may seek to bring forth, not just as skilled immigrant professionals or entrepreneurs, but as an integral cultural vanguard of the...
ImmigrantsMoving to America
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Donald Trump during his presidential campaign had plans on handling Immigration in America. His plan was to build a wall across the border of the United States and Mexico and deportation of over eleven million illegal immigrants. He had plans to reverse President Obama’s executive orders that provided temporary legal status to undocumented immigrants. Likewise, Hillary Clinton in her campaigns...
ImmigrantsImmigration Reform
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An immigrant is a person who moves from his/her native country to another country looking for a better life. There are many different reasons why people leave their country to migrate to another country, such as to find jobs, seek protection, and get a better education. Being an immigrant in the United States is very hard because the way of...
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