Immigration Identity & Inclusion
Prompt #1
What does it mean to be an “American?” Is there an overriding definition of what it means to be an “American?” Is it possible to encompass a multitude number of races, ethnicities, cultures, religions, and various identities into one single national identity? What is the danger behind pushing for a single “story?” Reflect on these questions critically in your answer.
(USLO 3.1)
Prompt #2
Discuss the privileges ‘natural’ born U.S. citizens enjoy that people with different immigrant and migrant identities do not. What institutional or systemic factors give rise to nationalism for in-groups and oppression of the non-citizen groups?
Prompt #3
Immigrants, migrants, and asylum seekers belong to various race, gender, age, religion, and more identities. How does the intersectionality of multiple identities affect these non-citizen groups? Provide a couple of examples and discuss ways to mitigate the detrimental effects and trauma these groups face in the host country.
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Prompt #4
The United States was built by immigrants from diverse backgrounds, many of whom fled violence and persecution. However, there is a growing fear of immigrants today, often described as xenophobia. How can we explain this fear and change the conversation to be better allies to those experiencing it?
(USLO 3.2)
Prompt #5
Despite the immigrant, migrant, and undocumented workers’ contributions to the U.S. economy, these groups experience various socio-economic, political, and legal barriers to inclusion. Why is immigrant inclusion vital to a nation? What are the critical challenges to inclusive practices for these groups? And as a society, what can we do to ensure equitable access to resources for immigrant groups?
Immigration, Identity & Inclusion
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What does it mean to be an “American?”,
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Can multiple races, cultures and religions be encompassed in one national identity?,
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What privileges do natural-born U.S. citizens have over immigrants and migrants?,
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How does intersectionality affect immigrant and migrant experiences?,
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Why is immigrant inclusion vital to a nation’s success and what barriers exist?
Comprehensive General Answer:
The prompts provided tackle critical themes of national identity, privilege, systemic exclusion, intersectionality, xenophobia, and immigrant inclusion in the U.S. All these issues are deeply interconnected and require nuanced reflection.