SOC-406 The Immigrant Experience
The United States of America: "A land of immigrants"; "The Great Melting Pot". This country has indeed attracted immigrants from all over the world. However, many of them are not welcomed or treated equally. This course will focus on the reasons various immigrant groups (past and present) have come to the United States. We will examine their experiences and the impact race, ethnicity, gender, class and social structures have had on them and their families. We will also explore and compare the experiences of groups who are welcomed as potential citizens and other groups who are not.