Migration and Immigration: Discussion Assignment – Assignment 2

Summary

Globalization has caused extensive shifts in the mobility of people between countries. Students learn about the economics, political shifts and increased opportunities for travel that have made migration and immigration pervasive.

Global Migration Trends

Global migration is increasing due to factors like transportation, population pressures, environmental degradation and media. Migration affects population growth, the environment, conflict and social cohesion between ethnic groups.

US Immigration Situation

The US has seen increasing immigration. Samuel Huntington argues that Hispanic immigrants may erode English dominance and weaken cultural values. Data shows that Hispanics acquire English rapidly and identify as American.

Positive and Negative Aspects of Immigration

Immigrants contribute billions of dollars annually to the US economy. They fill labor needs and add consumers. However, illegal immigration raises concerns about tax evasion and strain on social services.

Key terms

Globalization

The process of extensive shifts in the mobility of people between countries.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another.

Immigration

The process of people moving to a foreign country to live.

Urbanization

The movement of people from rural to urban areas.

Population growth

An increase in the number of people living in a particular area.

Economic concerns

Issues related to the financial aspects of immigration.

Questions this document helps with

• Why is global migration increasing?
• How does the US handle immigration?
• What are the economic impacts of immigration?

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