The Rise Of Illegal Immigration - 1439 Words

groups since most were poor and uneducated, this included the Mexican population. For Mexicans, the border proximity to the United States essentially was the rise of illegal immigration. This led to an investment in border security in order to restrict newcomers into the country. The Mexican – American border, which initially was intended to prevent the Italians from coming in, has now transformed into one of the most expensive security measures that without a doubt is fully intended to keep countries south of the border from entering. Ironically Immigration just like democratic citizenship has varied mainly because it times of need, the restriction has become limited. During world war II, the bracero program is implemented in order to†¦show more content†¦To counter the argument that phenotype might be the dominant factor in bilingual education, Latinos were not the only group experiencing the need for this program. Italians, as well as Asians, were also undergoing the same burden. For Latinos even though politically classified as a pan-ethnic group, are more fragmented among themselves. Mexicans, in fact, represent the biggest portion of the Latino population in the United States, but they have not received the same treatment as other groups such as the Cubans and Puerto Ricans who share the Latino label but have had a different experience in America. Most Mexicans have entered the United States for purposes of labor, and although they have now established themselves in most border states, their education level still remains low with very few having a college degree. On the other hand, Cubans were able to enjoy a privileged legal migration into the United States, many who fled the Cuban revolution were, in fact, part of the elite and, therefore, arrived with some resources of their own in the 60’s and also received considerable government assistance upon their arrival. The Cuban children were provided with education programs that would help them improved their English language skills and have a smooth integration. The direct inclusion of Cubans into American society can be seen today with political leaders of Cuban descent being contenders to the presidential position. Puerto Ricans, although being considered US