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Immigration Realities: Challenging Common Misperceptions

New Books in Anthropology

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Debunking Immigrant Myths

This chapter explores common misconceptions about immigrants, focusing on language acquisition and societal integration in the U.S. It highlights the reality that immigrants actively seek to learn English despite challenges, while also addressing false beliefs about crime rates, welfare dependency, and the significance of remittances. The discussion emphasizes the positive economic contributions of immigrants and the emotional complexities of family separation due to immigration policies.

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