Some common reason people immigrate to the United States according to Yang theory of asian immigration is because of push factors. For example natural disasters, population pressures, economic hardships, political disturbances, and lastly environmental dis-advantages. Also,”according to this theory, the poorest
countries should have the highest level of emigration because push factors
are the strongest there.”
One source for this information is my parents who also immigrated from Asia. The reason why they moved to the U.S was to provide a better life for there children. Also because of political disaster and economic hardship. It is harder to find jobs in poorer countries. Especially a good paying job.Also, in many Indian movies, there are men that would love to go to foreign countries for studying, finding good jobs and/or to find someone to marry.Even though that a man finding a spouse/partner in a foreign country is odd, it gives them a opportunity to go aboard.These explanations compare to the theory that Yang shares because it shows the differences of how and why people immigrate to the United States.Yang states “differences between the homeland and a foreign land in economic, political, social, and environmental conditions or in life chances.”These are some examples of why people immigrate.
Lastly, I think that issues that occur in the nations encourage most people to immigrate.In India, people have a lot of crop failure that results in both food scarcity and a drop in agricultural jobs. Also pollution of water, air and soil in both urban and rural settings can also create a serious health risk to people.
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Hey Jasmeen, I found it really interesting as well that the poorest countries are more likely to migrate to America because they experience the worst in terms of financial situations, disasters, and population pressures. I agree with that part of the theory because it is easier for people to get away from hard situations affecting lifestyle rather than fighting to stay in that lifestyle. Yes, if a good paying job is hard to find in America itself, it must be ten times harder to find those types of jobs in other countries that may lack resources or need economic help. This is why some people migrate for job opportunities.
I agree with the crop failure that would often lead to discouragement and people would do anything to survive even moving to another country if necessary.