Kai Hopkins DB3

I believe the common explanations for people migrating to the United States are well known by us all. The reasons  can be for  increased opportunity, increased quality in life, family, etc. Yang’s theory of Asian immigration is because of push factors. For example natural disasters, population pressures, economic hardships, political disturbances, and lastly environmental disadvantages. Also,”according to this theory, the poorest
countries should have the highest level of emigration because push factors
are the strongest there.” I have seen shows like 90 day fiance where they come to America to find love for themselves or family. Another example someone might leave , is if the person is part of the LGBT+ community, as it can be illegal in some Asian countries or if their family does not approve of them and leave at their own choice. 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 to different countries like America. Other clusters I would add to Yang’s theory would be religious freedom and like I said previously LGBT+ and gender freedom. People in countries like Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia are being thrown in jail because of who they are and what they are sexual attract to.