Immigration essay

Immigration has always been a part of globalization, starting from the first hunter-gatherers that occupied the world in prehistoric times. These nomads would often move from place to place in search for their food and a more comfortable place to live, and at the same time leaving a major impact on the culture and way of life in a certain area. In those times it was essential for people to migrate to new areas to succeed in surviving. Many people migrate from their homelands in search of a better life, religious freedom, and for better chance at having an education. Recently though, immigration has become a very controversial topic in many economic debates. Now in the 21st century immigration is sometimes viewed as a bad thing in the eyes of many conservatives, but in a more liberal person’s view immigration seems to have a positive effect on today’s economy and culture. Many immigrants in the past have contributed to America’s growth in cultural, economic, political, and technical advancements. Even though at times some immigrants that migrate to the United States have to forcefully leave their homelands, they bring with them tidbits of their culture with them. These tidbits of culture have influenced the way America is today. Like the first African slaves brought into the unites states, they brought with them new styles of music and dances that would later give us what we have today. Their music and dance evolved to the pop and rap music of America and given us people like Michael Jackson who have elevated the status of American music industry and influenced many foreign artists. Another group of people having to forcefully leave were the irish, due to famine. They have influenced parts of America like the city of Boston and New York. Immigrants here in the Unites States also help with the economic status of our country. Many immigrants are willing to work jobs that pay low wages and at times have no benefits. These are jobs that others wouldn’t normally