Explain how Americans might perceive immigrants coming to the United States and describe at least TWO effects immigrants have on the place they move to.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to explain the American perception of immigrants and to describe two effects that immigrants have on their new communities. We will consider social, economic, and cultural aspects of this topic.
Answer
Americans have mixed views on immigrants; their effects include economic contributions and cultural diversification.
Americans have mixed views on immigrants, with some concern about them holding onto native customs. Two effects of immigration include economic contributions like filling labor shortages and cultural diversification, enriching social and cultural landscapes.
Answer for screen readers
Americans have mixed views on immigrants, with some concern about them holding onto native customs. Two effects of immigration include economic contributions like filling labor shortages and cultural diversification, enriching social and cultural landscapes.
More Information
Americans view immigrants through a mixed lens, often based on the level of assimilation versus retention of cultural heritage by immigrants. Economically, immigrants often fulfill essential roles in the labor market and bring rich cultural diversity to communities.
Tips
A common mistake is to view the impact of immigration only economically and not consider cultural and social dimensions.
Sources
- Chapter 4: U.S. Public Has Mixed Views of Immigrants and ... - pewresearch.org
- The Effects of Immigration on the United States' Economy - budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu
- Immigrants in the United States | American Immigration Council - americanimmigrationcouncil.org
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