Pros And Cons Of Naturalization
RUNNING HEAD: Naturalization Pros and Cons
Naturalization Pros and Cons
Metropolitan Community College
Information Systems & Literacy
Andrea Tinajero
Monday, August 12, 2013
ABSTRACT
It has been argued by many that legal residents who go through the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen leads those individuals to uncertainty and insecurity about their identity and where their loyalties lie. Loyalty at one level may mean being considered disloyal at another. However, many people believe that how an individual understands their place in various communities of which they are a part of influences not only how they participate in society but also other communities in which they align themselves.
Picture [ 1 ]: New American Citizens. Photo by McDonald
Naturalization is the process by which an alien becomes an American citizen. It is a voluntary act; naturalization is not required. The first naturalization law approved by Congress happened in 1790 through much of the 20th century, an alien could become naturalized in any court of record, and people went to a court that was convenient to them (Prechtel-Kluskens). After living in the United States for at least 2 years, an alien could file a “declaration of intent” to …show more content…
Citizen. However his or her duties to this country are not over. Many people fought and continue fighting for this country and it’s liberty. The aim of citizenship is an individual’s relationship to the nation state. Citizenship education is to build a common identity and a shared history, and to encourage patriotism and loyalty to the nation state. It offers new citizens the opportunity to contribute to their new country while providing additional benefits. The U.S. is not "multi-cultural" - it is multi-racial. There are many ethnicities from many backgrounds and traditions, but they are united under the one American culture a unifying
Naturalization Pros and Cons
Metropolitan Community College
Information Systems & Literacy
Andrea Tinajero
Monday, August 12, 2013
ABSTRACT
It has been argued by many that legal residents who go through the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen leads those individuals to uncertainty and insecurity about their identity and where their loyalties lie. Loyalty at one level may mean being considered disloyal at another. However, many people believe that how an individual understands their place in various communities of which they are a part of influences not only how they participate in society but also other communities in which they align themselves.
Picture [ 1 ]: New American Citizens. Photo by McDonald
Naturalization is the process by which an alien becomes an American citizen. It is a voluntary act; naturalization is not required. The first naturalization law approved by Congress happened in 1790 through much of the 20th century, an alien could become naturalized in any court of record, and people went to a court that was convenient to them (Prechtel-Kluskens). After living in the United States for at least 2 years, an alien could file a “declaration of intent” to …show more content…
Citizen. However his or her duties to this country are not over. Many people fought and continue fighting for this country and it’s liberty. The aim of citizenship is an individual’s relationship to the nation state. Citizenship education is to build a common identity and a shared history, and to encourage patriotism and loyalty to the nation state. It offers new citizens the opportunity to contribute to their new country while providing additional benefits. The U.S. is not "multi-cultural" - it is multi-racial. There are many ethnicities from many backgrounds and traditions, but they are united under the one American culture a unifying