How Does Technology Change The Lives Of Immigrants

The advancement of mass media and communication technologies has dramatically changed the lives of immigrants. Technology continues to make the experience for immigrants different; different forms of technology (mass media) are making the transitions that immigrants go through easier by allowing them to stay connected to their family, friends, and culture. The connection that technology provides helps in the transition because immigrants don’t feel as lonely. Although technology has a high amount of benefits, there are still certain limits, this is often through physical means. There is a disconnect physically that immigrants feel when they are away from their family, friends, and culture. However, as noted in the documentary From Somewhere Else, having a local sense of community is highly beneficial because it allows for a sense of belonging. Various forms of technology have contributed to allowing immigrants to maintain their sense of community and be connected to their roots. While the telephone has been around for a number of years, it has
Whether it be for news or for entertainment, television has allowed for immigrants to still feel engaged with their culture. The documentary includes the perspective of Abraham Mach Thon who has raised his family in America but still maintains connected to Sudan. He indicates that they keep up with certain world news organizations (such as BBC news) because they will highlight news from Sudan and other parts of Africa. Along with this, the Sudanese dish network provides channels and more news on the country that allows both Abraham and his children to stay current with what is happening in Sudan. Various other families throughout the documentary note the importance of access to television networks from their home country because it provides a source of information and entertainment, but also allows for them to still feel