Writing Assignment 2 (ch 4) Cultural Diversity
Why Not Let 9 Dreamers into U.S.? by Ruben Navarrette, CNN. August 8,2013 http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/07/opinion/navarrette-dream/index.html?iref=allsearch (Links to an external site.)
Consider this article about the Dreamers, the name given to young advocates for a pathway to U.S. citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. Their goals include obtaining education, employment, and full status as citizens of the U.S. It is estimated at this time (2013) that there are nearly 11 million undocumented migrants in the U.S.
Respond to the following questions. This assignment should be NO LESS than 300 WORDS. Include citations to the text and/or website, a title page, and a reference page. Must include at least one citation.
What are the most pertinent questions that arise about immigration to the U.S.?
Should there be a pathway for children of undocumented immigrants to be able to naturalize and receive all the benefits of citizenship?
What suggestions would you have for a policy to incorporate Dreamers into America or would you?
What are some of the potential arguments for and against naturalizing?
What would be the cultural, economic, and social effects of each outcome?