Jordan R. Gomillion
SOC 202
11/6/2009 2:11 PM
The global recession has not been much of a deterrent for migrants. They still are out searching for better jobs and futures. In a survey, around 700 million adults around the world would move permanently to another country if given the opportunity. I wonder if some of those polled were in the US? United States, however, is the top destination among those polled. 700 million is around 16 percent of the world's adult population, if that many people actually acted on their desire, some countries would become depleted, others would see their population balloon. According to the poll, countries like El Salvador, Haiti and Sierra Leone would lose roughly half their population. Due to barriers though, most migrants are not able to move to their first choice.
This recession has created a domino effect of desperation. Not just in the US but all over the entire globe. Sad part, is that it's going to take a long time before it goes away. We spent ourselves into an unbelievable debt, thus forcing our allies to spend, which also caused dependant nations to have a decrease in resources. Not to mention the wars that are taking place in the Middle East and Africa. Understandbly, I see why the US is the number one destination, regardless of our boneheaded governmental mistakes, we still offer the most opportunites. That, however, comes with its fair share of criticism, along with debates over healthcare and migrant rights.
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNEWS/idUSTRE5A12N520091102
1 comment:
You make some very good points about dependency. I think you are right. It is very sad that so many people would relocate their families in hopes of something better than their current situation. It takes desperation and bravery. I can't imagine living with that kind of desire and despair.
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