Chapter 4 Flashcards
an immigrant who sponsors several other immigrants who, on their arrival, may sponsor still more
chain immigration
the fear or hatred of strangers of foreigners
xenophobia
beliefs and policies favoring native born citizens over immigrants
nativism
people who fear anything associated with China
sinophobes
the immigration to the United States of skilled workers, professionals, and technicians who are desperately needed by their home countries
brain drain
families in which one or more members are citizens and one or more are noncitizens
mixed status
the use of two or more languages in placed of work or educational facilities and accords each language equal legitimacy
bilingualism
may instruct children in their native language while gradually introducing them to the language of the dominant society
bilingual education
the concentration of one particular group of people to a particular job
occupational segregation
the monies that immigrants return to their countries of origin
remittances
citizenship is conferred on a person after birth, a process that has been outlined by Congress and extends to foreigners the same benefits given to native-born US citizens
naturalization
the worldwide integration of government policies, cultures, social movements, and financial markets through trade, movement of people, and the exchange of ideas
globalization
immigrants who sustain multiple social relationships that link their societies of origin and settlement
transnationals
people forced to leave their communities because of natural disasters, or the effects of climate change and global warming
environmental refugees
people who live outside their country of citizenship for fear of political or religious persecution
refugees
