discuss the connection between NAFTA and immigration to the United States from Mexico

Drawing on relevant course readings for examples, discuss the connection between NAFTA and immigration to the United States from Mexico.

Writing Assignment #3

SOC 5: Minority Groups

 

Assignment Requirements:

This writing assignment covers material from the course readings for weeks 11-16 on the course syllabus. Answer each question below separately using about 3-4 pages per question.  Therefore, the paper that you submit should be 9-12 pages in length.  Remember: each question has multiple parts so make sure you address all parts of the question.

 

All papers must be written using standard margins, a 12-point font, and double-spacing. Points will be deducted for late papers. For my policy regarding late papers, please see the course syllabus. Papers will be graded according to how well you: 1) paraphrase and reformulate key ideas and concepts from the texts in your own words, as opposed to overusing direct quotes and passages from the text; 2) thoughtfully apply key concepts and ideas from the text; 3) synthesize material from the course readings by drawing connections between key concepts and ideas when appropriate; 4) illustrate key points in your answer with concrete examples from the course readings; 5) address all components of each question; 6) produce a paper that is well organized, clearly written, and contains few spelling or grammatical errors; 7) properly cite sources.

 

Questions:

 

1. Drawing on relevant course readings for examples, discuss the connection between NAFTA and immigration to the United States from Mexico.

 

2. Compare and contrast the early (pre-World War II) experiences of Japanese and Chinese Americans. How did the contact situations of these groups affect the development of their relations with the dominant group and the larger society?

 

3. First, as outlined by Massey and Denton, identify and discuss the particular characteristics that define a “ghetto.” Next, discuss how capitalist industrialization is connected to the emergence of the Black urban ghetto in the early 1900s. Finally, discuss the role the federal government played in the expansion of the white suburbs and Black urban ghetto in the late 1930s and post WWII period.