Australia has a population close to 22‚400‚000 people of which one in four people come from a culturally diverse and linguistic background (Dept of Immigration and Citizenship‚ 2009). This essay will explore the social issues of immigration in Australian society especially in relation to refugees. It will give an overview of the history of immigration in Australia. It will then go on to explore refugees and discuss the perceptions of refugees‚ settlement issues of refugees and then go on to look
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of the free and a home of the brave. That explains why the immigration reform should take an initiative and take action. There have been several beliefs as in who originated in America‚ like the founding population of today’s Native Americans. America’s diversity spans a wide range of different peoples from various parts of the world. Throughout my research U.S Immigration has been around since 1740’s (and beyond) till now. The immigration reform can start by granting undocumented immigrants their
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Gilded Age- Immigration During the 1880’s immigration patterns changed significantly‚ the new immigrants came from southern and eastern Europe. Unlike before when most had come from the British Isles and western Europe. These new immigrants were largely illiterate and impoverished‚ and came in large amounts. They totaled 19 percent of the imcoming immigrants in the 1880’s. Between 1880-1920‚ almost 24 million immigrants arrived to the United States. At first being welcomed and promised the American
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There is a difference between multiculturalism and immigration… seems that in the context of the argument‚ that it is being “lumped together” to mean the same thing. Multiculturalism‚ in my view‚ is the culmination of values‚ mores‚ religions‚ morals and personal points of view of a people that are driven by their societal upbringing. Immigration‚ on the other hand‚ is relocation of people to another country or region for economic gain‚ financial opportunity‚ or political/religious refuge or freedom
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Immigration Reform Those that legally enter America do so because we are a land of opportunity. They are able to apply their skills and talents to better themselves. In the meantime‚ they are part of the population that finds better ways of doing things (technological advances). Technological advances increase everyone’s standard of living. Those that come here illegally are hired by firms because of the cheapness of their labor this is the reason illegal immigration needs to be dealt with. But
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various parts of the Constitution A. The first 52 words B. How the three branches of government are to operate C. Amendment process and the relationship between the states E. Signatures 4) The three branches of government A. Legislative - The House of Representatives was given more power than the Senate. They borrow and coin money‚ set up post offices and roads‚ regulate commerce and immigration‚ create an environment for good commerce‚ maintain army‚ navy‚ militias‚ declare war‚ conduct
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“Argument Against Illegal Immigration” America has traditionally been known as a “melting pot‚” welcoming people from different countries. However‚ during the past few years‚ there has been an influx of illegal immigrants that a lot of people view as a threat to the sovereignty of our nation. This flood of undocumented immigrants has spawned a debate about whether illegal immigrants should be allowed to cross national borders and stay in the country to start a new life. In June 2008‚ an article
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Scott Westfall Pate 12/9/2010 Research Immigration in the Workplace Over than 10 million illegal immigrants live in the United States‚ and 1‚400 more arrive every day (Katel). Seeing the great economic opportunity in the U.S. immigrants cross the border to work low wage jobs and begin a new life. While illegal immigrants only take up a small 5 percent of the United states workforce‚ these illegal aliens take up American jobs‚ threaten national security‚ and ruin culture because the refuse to
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I believe it is the duty of the federal government to set realistic‚ comprehensive immigration laws that can then be enforced and/or expanded upon by state and local government. The process of legalization should be streamlined so those immigrants living here or wanting citizenship can obtain it quickly and efficiently. This will allow for them to legally work and pay the appropriate taxes. If congress is unwilling to address this issue that affects a majority of states then I believe it should be
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each other over immigration policy. Immigration is an active political topic today‚ and arguably one of the strongest topics in many elections over the past decades. Some want to close the borders and deport as many as possible‚ while others want to open the borders and give immigrants the same rights and benefits as citizens. As with most political topics though‚ there isn’t one clearly defined act that could solve the problem. The steps that should be taken to help the immigration problem are to
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