Immigration Problem Research Articles

The Enlightenment of Cultural Identity in Coetzee’s Diaspora Writing on the Integration of New Citizens in China

As a diaspora writer, Coetzee has a deep understanding of the identity crisis, and his works reflect the profound thinking on this issue and the positive exploration of the solution to the problem. This paper starts with the narrative strategy of Coetzee’s works and analyzes that diaspora subject constantly encounters the identity crisis in the environment and through the expression of discourse constructs a new identity. This study examined the issue of identity of new citizens in the fast development of urbanization in China, which became an obstacle for them to get integrated to the city. After the analysis of questionnaire among new citizens, this study found that language use functions as a major element to influence their identity. Through the analysis of discourse mode and identity issues of Coetzee’s novels, the paper showed that the concept of respecting the individual, equality and harmony to get the identity adaptation of the new citizen is conducive to promoting the integration of different regional cultures, enhancing the understanding between people, and alleviating the personal pressure and social contradictions caused by the difficulties of integration. Thus the study can provide a feasible solution for the immigrant integration problem faced by new citizens in the process of urbanization in China.

Соціальний вплив духівництва на життя русинського населення Америки на шпальтах часопису «Свобода» кінця ХІХ – початку ХХ ст.

The purpose of the study is to analyze the impact of Catholic clergy on the social life of the Ruthenium population in America by examining the publications of the Ukrainian journal of the 19th – early 20th centuries. Research methodology: principles of systematic scientific history, use of scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization and comparison. Scientific Novelty and Originality: Through a Detailed Analysis of the Publications of the Ukrainian Freedom Magazine in America in the Nineteenth – Early Twentieth Century’s. The author defined the exceptional role of the Catholic clergy in shaping the social values of the Ruthenium people in emigration USА and Canada. Outline of research materials. The most important factor in the social life of Ukrainians in exile was the Ukrainian-language press. The Catholic clergy sought to control the social life of «Ukrainian Americans» in order to preserve national traditions, language, promote enlightenment, organize social assistance for Ukrainians, and highlight the most important problems of immigrants. Authors and contributors to Svoboda called for other peoples (Poles, Czechs, Romanians) to set up grassroots organizations to support entrepreneurship, schooling and education, developing national spirituality and language. Much attention was paid to the participation of the Ruthenian people in political life, the establishment of clubs and cultural centers. The main achievement of the «freedmen» was the creation of a single socio-political emigrant center – the Russian People's Union. The clergy fought to preserve the linguistic identity of Ukrainians. The authors have constantly addressed the issue of language denationalization, especially Russification of the population. In addition to education, the authors of the journal paid great attention to the analysis of the epidemiological situation, the spread of hunger, methods of combating smallpox, cholera, influenza. Conclusions: The Catholic clergy became an important and almost sole factor in the socio-political life of Ukrainians abroad in the process of national revival and the struggle for national unity and identity.

Turning a Blind Eye to African Refugees and Immigrants in a Tourist City: A Case-study of Blame-shifting in Cape Town

What role do municipalities play in limiting xenophobia in all its forms and what should these bodies do in promoting the integration of African immigrants? This paper analyzes a case study of Cape Town's policies and programs concerning African immigrants and refugees following the 2008 xenophobic crisis, up to 2016. Municipalities as a separate sphere of the government have their own space to address socio-political problems and to shape local alliances and urban life. Despite being a tourist-led, gentrifying city which substantially draws on vulnerable African immigrant labor, Cape Town's leaders and businesses, however, have no explicit policies or programs to address xenophobia a ticking time bomb; and they tend to shift the blame to other actors. City leaders and employers see African immigrants in an instrumental way (as mere labor; a financial burden and not as potential citizens). This paper focuses on local government's definition of the foreign immigrant problem and its poor record of reducing the drivers of xenophobic conflicts in South African cities, recognizing that while cities are not the only players, they certainly are the closest to the problem. The paper concludes that the city needs a proactive, comprehensive approach, recognizing migrants and their organizations, especially foreign workers, legal immigrants and refugees, as key city builders, stakeholders and potential citizens in the city. The paper draws on interviews with city officials, migrants and asylum seekers in the City of Cape Town.

MAPREDUCE TABANLI BİR DAĞITIK KOMBİNE DUYGU ANALİZİ MODELİ VE UYGULAMASI

In this study, in order to eliminate the performance losses experienced in the processing of big data, a distributed combined model working on the Hadoop ecosystem was designed and developed. A new model was used by combining dictionary-based methods and machine learning-based methods which are commonly used in sentiment analysis. The combined model we developed has been programmed and implemented as both the distributed version on Hadoop architecture and the serial version on traditional programming architecture and performance results has been compared and reported. Parallel model on Hadoop Distributed File System, which we believe will contribute significantly to the literature, developed it in this study process, and used in big data analysis, has achieved a higher performance by significantly eliminating performance losses. In addition, with this study, it is aimed to keep a perspective on the migration-migrant-refugee-immigrant problem, which concerns many countries of the world. Twitter users in European countries were selected as the target audience. It has been determined that the perceptions of Twitter users included in the analysis vary by country. The results of the study showed that the reflex and reactions to the immigrant problem can vary from country to country. It is thought that these results also provide important data to the researchers.

The Image of Immigration in American Media Discourse (the Case of Internet Memes)

The immigration problem is very important in modern American media discourse. The interest to immigration is provoked by social, cultural and political transformations in American society today, among which one should mention D. Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric, restrictions for immigrants, plans to massively deport illegal migrants. It is interesting and relevant to analyze the image of immigration in American internet memes, because the genre of internet memes suggests freedom of speech, original presentation of information and disregard of political correctness. Thus, it is internet memes that reflect the true opinion of Americans about the present-day immigration problem. The image of immigration in American internet memes unfolds in several dimensions. Firstly, the most numerous group consists of memes that mock at Trump’s anti-immigration policy, namely his promise to build a wall on the Mexican border, deport illegal migrants, stop illegal immigration. In these memes one can see comic effect based on the grotesque representation of D. Trump and his hard-hitting statements. The second group comprises memes devoted to the indigenous Indian population of North America. In these memes the word immigrant refers to all the settlers from Europe who populated North America. In addition, the authors of these memes ironically view the appeals to stop illegal immigration and point out that all the people except indigenous Indians are immigrants in fact. The third group consists of memes, in which the problem of immigration is portrayed in a humorous way. Some authors of memes laugh at the importance, which is attached to the immigration problem today, and they highlight the fact that the problem of immigration in the USA is exaggerated. One can also come across memes with non-politically correct messages, declaring the superiority of Americans over immigrants. Besides, there are memes in which different ethnic groups, immigrating to the USA, are represented in a comic way. These ethic groups are Mexicans and Asian people. To sum up, immigration problem is presented in a humorous manner in internet memes, which is motivated by the entertaining character of memes. The diversity of memes devoted to immigration reflects the pluralism of opinion in American society and the importance of this problem.

Performance and the politics of distance: Exploring the psychology of identity and culture in politicized Australian performance landscapes

Abstract The politics of distance in Australia has shaped our history and informed the psychological landscape of Australian cultural identity since settlement and colonization. Distance is a subjective space for Australians, and as a result the national subjectivity can cause significant problems for immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees and exiles from 'other' homelands who experience a disjunction of place and culture, and seek sanctuary. Drawing on current post-colonial Australian anxieties, this research investigates Australian concepts of distance alongside what has become a politically contested Australian racial and cultural agenda. Analysing these issues through the lens of Australian Gothic drama, the article also integrates examples from Hassall's performance research, Salvation (2013), to support the discussion.

IMMIGRATION AND MENTAL DISORDERS

Introduction: Immigration is the movement of people into a country where they will remain as its permanent residents or future citizens without having citizenship. Purpose: The purpose of this review study is to highlight the impact of immigration on the mental health of immigrants and to identify the mental disorders from which immigrants are at risk of getting ill. Methodology: The study material consisted of articles on the topic, found in Greek and international databases such as: Google Scholar, Mednet, Pubmed, Medline and the Hellenic Academic Libraries Association (HEAL-Link), using the appropriate keywords: mental illness, immigrants, treatment. Results: It is estimated that two-thirds of refugees - migrants experience anxiety and depression. Studies show that these are populations with severe social problems, unmet needs, and a range of mental health problems such as depression, panic attacks, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Conclusions: Addressing the mental health problems of immigrants and refugees can only be holistic. It requires much more psychosocial interventions and practical solutions, always combined with culturally appropriate psychological support methods.

Sleep problems among immigrants

Abstract Background The prevalence of insomnia has increased from 11.9% to 15.5% between 2001 and 2011. At the same time, there has been a strong increase in immigration, and today immigrants constitute about 14% of the population. However, we do not know if these increases are related. There is limited information about immigrants’ mental health problems, and more specifically, their sleep problems. There is an established association between low socioeconomic status and higher chance of experiencing sleep problems, and we aim to investigate if this also is the case for immigrants in Norway, and whether being an immigrant is a risk factor. Methods Using the Living Conditions Survey for Immigrants 2016, we conducted logistic regression analyses to investigate associations between sleep problems and socioeconomic status among immigrant groups. We also preformed analyses comparing the results for immigrants as a whole and the majority population. Preliminary results The analysis indicates a strong relationship between socioeconomic status and sleep problems for immigrants and the majority alike, but also a strong moderating effect of being in the majority population. Women have higher odds of experiencing sleep problems than men, but the odds are much higher for immigrant women than for majority women. When taking origin country into the analysis, we see that only 3 of 12 countries have significantly different odds than the majority. Men from Iraq and Iran have particularly higher odds, while Eritrean women have lower. Conclusions Sleep problems are associated with other mental health problems, unemployment, substance abuse and increased mortality. Our finding, that immigrants have higher odds of sleep problems, is something medical professional and teachers should be aware of. Several barriers need to be addressed to increase the level of help seeking. This includes enhanced access of health information, and availability of mental health services. Key messages Immigrants have higher odds than the majority population for experiencing sleep problems, also when controlling for socioeconomic status. Immigrant women are particularly exposed to sleep problems, although there are considerable variations according to country of origin.

THE PORTRAYAL OF SOCIO- CULTURAL ISSUES IN AKHIL SHARMA’S AN OBEDIENT FATHER

Purpose of the Study: The aim of this paper is to explore the portrayal of socio-cultural issues in Akhil Sharma’s novel, An Obedient Father and the issues of cultural identity tormenting situations and incidents in a family and in their relationship with one another.
 Methodology: The research paper proposes to make use of the writings of Akhil Sharma’s novel, An Obedient Father through ground study with references drawn from a cultural perspective. The secondary data included related articles and web sources related to diaspora and cultural studies. The secondary data obtained help the researcher arrive at important inference and conclusion. The present paper analyses the cultural issues and problems faced by the characters and concentrates on the specific techniques and styles used by the novelist.
 Main Findings: The finding of the study is that Sharma integrates conventional Indian ideologies born out of a colonial past with an unknown future, depicting the cultural trauma and the problems of survival It also brings out socio-cultural issues through the major characters particularly the protagonist Ram Karan reflects the contemporary modern man’s corrupted personality. It also focuses on how the modern man breaks away from the age-old Indian tradition and culture and how Indian politics failed to maintain the traditional socio-cultural values.
 Applications of the Study: When analyzing the cultural issues in An Obedient Father, the readers can understand that Sharma is a diaspora novelist and his characters face the problems of expatriation, immigration, dislocation, disorientation, and displacement. This study is very useful to the researchers in the field of Indian Literature, Diaspora Literature, and Cultural studies.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: This paper highlights a realistic picture of contemporary India is portrayed by recording the changing Indian social and political scene with carefully creating the fictional characters for creative purposes. Sharma draws an acid-etched picture of modern Indian society, in which the corrupt political system victimizes all citizens.

МУСУЛЬМАНСКИЕ ОБЩИНЫ США И КАНАДЫ: СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ МИГРАЦИОННЫЕ ВЫЗОВЫ

The article examines the peculiarities of the American and Canadian models of the Muslim immigrants’ integration into the western society considering modern migration streams from Islamic countries. The author believes that, in contrast to the USA, Canada’s policy of multiculturalism allows preserving cultural diversity, tolerant attitude to both local and imported traditions. The paper concludes that world experience and approaches to solving the immigration problem justify the efficiency of multiculturalism policy as a strategy of ethnic integration.

Living Conditions and Health Problems of Immigrants

Living Conditions and Health Problems of Immigrants

Review: Inventing the Immigration Problem: The Dillingham Commission and Its Legacy by Katherine Benton-Cohen

Review: Inventing the Immigration Problem: The Dillingham Commission and Its Legacy by Katherine Benton-Cohen

CELAC: Mexican Foreign Policy Interest on Latin American and Caribbean Regionalism

La Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribenos (CELAC) was initiated in 2011 as a forum for dialogue and consensus between Latin American and Caribbean governments where it forms a trading block that excludes the United States and Canada. The US objected to the establishment of CELAC which seemed to challenges the former regional organization (OAS). This paper aims to analyze the considerations of the Mexican government to join CELAC in the midst of mutual agreement with US and NAFTA. Theory of formulation of foreign policy is used to answer the sources of political consideration of the Mexican government. It is a qualitative descriptive research that used primary data comes from Mexican government reports, content of CELAC official website, and journals. Data is obtained from library research. The analysis technique is carried out through generalization of the evidence and organization of the data so that it presents a coherent and consistent picture in proving the basic assumptions of the theory. It examines determinant of Mexico foreign policy formulation include 1) expansion of FTA in order to raise national economy, 2) maintaining the legitimacy of the government through multilateral cooperation, 3) identity politics as a Latin American, 4) increasing state performance in dealing with eradication of drugs and immigrant problems, 5) state economic revival post 2008 global crisis, 6) CELAC as a bridge to expand bi-regional trade with the European Union, and 7) forum to balance US dominant interest in the region.

A STUDY OF SOCIAL ADVERTS WITH RESPECT TO THE IMAGE OF MUSLIM REFUGEES IN SOCIETY

Purpose: The article deals with the problem of changes in social values made by the influence of refugee culture and mind on the British society, which is widely known to be very stable and unchangeable via comparative qualitative research methods.
 Methodology: The qualitative research adopted an analytical-comparative method. Data were collected through observation, interviews and questionnaires.
 Main Findings: As a result, the value-ignored actions from the Love letter are the most diverse in value types and in the number of uses in the text. In conclusion, when considering the verb value-oriented expressions, it is noted that there are much more positive actions than negative ones.
 Applications: This article can be used by regional schools, cultural organizations and universities.
 Novelty/Originality: The crisis of ideology in the field of morality in the modern social situation related to the problems of immigrants has been studied.

“Misafir İşçiden” “Yaşlı Göçmene” Avrupa’da Yaşlanan Göçmenlerin Sorunları: Fransa Örneği

<div><!--block-->European countries started accepting mass numbers of migrant workers in the 1950s and 1960s with bilateral agreements to address labor shortages in Europe. Initially, migrant “guest workers” were perceived favorably for their contribution to the workforce. However, once migrants ceased working and grew older and more settled in their host countries, they were seen as “problems” due to the cost of social and health care services. In this study, we aim to examine the problems of elderly immigrants in France. The elderly immigrant population of 21.8% in France is above the European average of 14.8%. Older migrants face many problems stemming from structural and individual factors. These problems are examined in terms of belonging, socioeconomic status, health, access to care services and inequalities in health outcomes. These problems result in the economic and social isolation of immigrants from society. Exposure of migrant workers to challenging work conditions throughout their working lives contributes to deterioration of their health at an early age and poor health outcomes. Yet they are disadvantaged in accessing health care and social services. The highlight of the study is that these problems should be dealt with using a holistic perspective. In conclusion, we call for their full integration in the French social contract through policy changes. In this context, the necessary regulations for the elderly migrants to live in harmony with the society are mentioned.&nbsp;</div>

A reconstruction of Africa’s political culture in the purview of Fulani herdsmen current mode of operations in Nigeria

It is an established fact that Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa. It is equally a common understanding that the internal political dynamics in Nigeria invariably, little or more, have their effects on the general well-being of Africa as a continent. In mind of this strategic position of Nigeria in relation to the majority of African nations, and in the light of the current mode of operation by the Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria; this study argues that a reconstruction of Nigeria’s Political Culture, and by extension, that of Africa as a whole is imperative. This is because, just like Nigeria, almost all African nations have the challenges associated with immigration. With the concept of communistic Culture as a proposed solution, it is believed in this study that a cue from it will to a greater extent solve the problems of immigration, that is, majority culture versus minority culture challenges in African nations’ corporate existence. Keywords: Reconstruction, Political Culture, Fulani, Herdsmen, Communistic Culture

Inventing the Immigration Problem: The Dillingham Commission and Its Legacy

Inventing the Immigration Problem: The Dillingham Commission and Its Legacy

Inventing the Immigration Problem: The Dillingham Commission and Its Legacy. By Katherine Benton-Cohen

Inventing the Immigration Problem: The Dillingham Commission and Its Legacy. By Katherine Benton-Cohen

Inventing the Immigration Problem: The Dillingham Commission and Its Legacy

Government commissions are usually not sexy topics, but Katherine Benton-Cohen's vividly written book about the Dillingham Commission brings to life the characters central to this pivotal report and reveals their lasting legacy on U.S. immigration policy. The massive forty-one volume report was published in 1911 after four years of investigation, and although no politician probably ever read it in its entirety, its recommendations were almost universally adopted in the next decade. The evidence in the report showed that immigration was neither a drain on the economy nor a social “problem,” but the recommendations pushed for dramatic restrictions on immigration that would employ a literacy test, a quota system based on nationality, and the continued exclusion of Asians. Digging beneath the recommendations, Benton-Cohen finds debates among commission members and concludes that their evidence contradicted their recommendations. Taking a step back and thinking about the meaning of such a report, Benton-Cohen argues that the commission represented “Progressive Era confidence in nonpartisan expertise” (p. 3). Her most far-reaching conclusion is that the idea of objective social science is itself deeply problematic.

Katherine Benton-Cohen. Inventing the Immigration Problem: The Dillingham Commission and Its Legacy.

Katherine Benton-Cohen. Inventing the Immigration Problem: The Dillingham Commission and Its Legacy.