Anaise Baez DB3

A common theme that appeared in the article was migrating in hopes of having more or better opportunities that would improve the quality of life. I don’t really talk to people much or watch too many movies so this topic is pretty new to me. However I do remember hearing of things like wanting to move to the United States because they believed their life would be easier. I never understood the phrase “life would be easier” which is probably why it stuck with me the most. Reading articles such as this made me realize that number of factors could contribute to migration however it is not exactly easy here. There are many struggles that come with migrating and migrating to the United States isn’t an exception. It could also be because of the environment or economic status or possibly even better education. Yet the fact still remains that in many portrayals of migrations to the U.S the main driving force, (or at least one of the many factors) is to better their life quality and opportunities. 

This actually falls in line with many points that Yang was writing about. However, I have never met or had personal experience about the push and pull theory that have to do with the second hand labor. Through the studies of history it is apparent that the driving force is improvements. Whether it be economical bonus, political, education, or freedom many individuals and families uprooted their life for a chance at something better. Even using the migration as an escape for their current problems.

Another possibility could be marriage regarding same sex couples because it is frowned upon or not legal in many countries yet. It is harder for the LGBTQ community for being punished or looked down upon just for their choices. After all were all human and deserve to experience the same right as everyone else. Other than the ability to marry, Yang had many bases covered and did an amazing job at describing the different theories and reasons for migrating.