In the reading, “A Theory of Asian Immigration to the United States” by Yang shows that there is not one general reason why Asian immigrants move to America and other countries, but a multitude of situations that cause it. Based on Yang’s essay, Asian immigrants migrate to the United States because of the Push pull theory. The theory states that push factors can be different causes such as low wages, poor economy, and political turmoil’s. The pull factors tend to be freedom, better education and healthcare, better economic opportunities, higher education for children, higher quality of life and more. Yang argues that push pull theory, equilibrium theory, world system theory, social network theory, and other existing theories are not accurate and have flaws. In the essay, he states that they lack explaining both historical and modern flows that would not make sense given different individuals situations.
Some of the common explanations for why people move to the United States is because they want a better life and it is the land of opportunity while others call it “The American Dream” which may be true for people who view it in different perspectives. Other people may move because of negative causes such as economic opportunities, escaping war, and wanting a better life just like Yang stated about the Push pull theory. My parents are Asian American and have told me they wanted to move here because they just wanted a better life for their selves and the family.
I agree with you. One of my relatives who is the first migrant decided to come to the United Stated with “The American Dream” He had wanted to have a better life and said there were more opportunities for getting a job. I also had “The American Dream” before I came to the United State. After I came to the United State, I think there is not only a good thing but also a hard thing to live in the US.
I agree with you. One of my relatives who is the first migrant decided to come to the United Stated with “The American Dream” He had wanted to have a better life and said there were more opportunities for getting a job. I also had “The American Dream” before I came to the United State. After I came to the United State, I think there is not only a good thing but also a hard thing to live in the US.
It seems like everyone pretty much unanimously agrees that a lot of immigrants come to America seeking opportunity or better lives. Not just because of the movies, but from people we actually know like what you said your parents told you. A large part of this country was built by immigrants, so its really great that immigrants came here for better lives.
Hi Rathna,
I agree with you. People migrate to American because they want a better life and more opportunities. My parent decide also come to United states with “The American dream”. They want a better job and a better life. And true some people coming to American because there were negative environment or causes back in their country.