Farmingville Case Study PT 1
Farmingville Case Study PT 1
1.
Alien in one definition is: “Too different from something to be acceptable or suitable,” and Illegal in one definition is “Not allowed by the law.” (Mirriam-Webster Dictionary) The words ‘Alien’ and ‘Illegal’ have inherent negative connotations. A person does not need to know the intimate or factual circumstances associated with those words to understand their symbolism. When those words are used to label the social group of undocumented Latino day laborers the inherent reaction is to see them in a negative way. The individuals become a stigmatized group. The people against undocumented immigrants in Farmingville saw the Latinos through the lens of the stigmatized group “illegal aliens.” They thus became seen as invaders, unwanted and dangerous. The people of Farmingville did not understand the Latino day laborers and were unable to properly interact with them.
2.
Through conflict theory it may be seen that Farmingville residents were proactively willing to strike out (create conflict) to maintain assurance of their power and rights as American citizens. Both on a smaller communal level and for American society as a whole. The illegal immigrants were perceived as a threat to losing their power. The threat created a justification and necessity in their minds for conflict and thus stigmatized the group.
3.
After defining the problem and creating a hypothesis I would use a standardized survey. After a pilot study I would perhaps use a sample of 2 to 3 thousand people to survey. I would choose to do random sampling.
4.
The surveys are limited to willingness of people to participate. If people aren’t willing, the survey can’t happen. Surveys can’t really go into much depth in their subject. One way to overcome the limitation of participant willingness is to pay participants. Utilizing the internet, which is quick and easier for most people, and widely accessible, can help.
5.
There was a huge increase in births after world war
1.
Alien in one definition is: “Too different from something to be acceptable or suitable,” and Illegal in one definition is “Not allowed by the law.” (Mirriam-Webster Dictionary) The words ‘Alien’ and ‘Illegal’ have inherent negative connotations. A person does not need to know the intimate or factual circumstances associated with those words to understand their symbolism. When those words are used to label the social group of undocumented Latino day laborers the inherent reaction is to see them in a negative way. The individuals become a stigmatized group. The people against undocumented immigrants in Farmingville saw the Latinos through the lens of the stigmatized group “illegal aliens.” They thus became seen as invaders, unwanted and dangerous. The people of Farmingville did not understand the Latino day laborers and were unable to properly interact with them.
2.
Through conflict theory it may be seen that Farmingville residents were proactively willing to strike out (create conflict) to maintain assurance of their power and rights as American citizens. Both on a smaller communal level and for American society as a whole. The illegal immigrants were perceived as a threat to losing their power. The threat created a justification and necessity in their minds for conflict and thus stigmatized the group.
3.
After defining the problem and creating a hypothesis I would use a standardized survey. After a pilot study I would perhaps use a sample of 2 to 3 thousand people to survey. I would choose to do random sampling.
4.
The surveys are limited to willingness of people to participate. If people aren’t willing, the survey can’t happen. Surveys can’t really go into much depth in their subject. One way to overcome the limitation of participant willingness is to pay participants. Utilizing the internet, which is quick and easier for most people, and widely accessible, can help.
5.
There was a huge increase in births after world war