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Chicana Literature, 2007.
A look at the preservation of national identity within Chicana literature.
2,089 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 99.95
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This paper discusses how Chicana authors such as Julia Alvarez and Edwidge Danticat seek to gain a voice and have it heard by expressing the meaning of their lives and celebrating the lives of others from the same social order that people otherwise marginalize and ignore. The paper looks at how these authors create a narrative space that includes gender issues and how they reveal their role in the preservation of national identity.
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"Louis Gerard Mendoza writes about the same topic in his book Historia, in which he offers "an extended analysis of the link between historical narratives and the representation of the historical in fictional narratives and poetry" (Mendoza 38). Mendoza finds that the nature of Chicana and Chicano narratives have changed in recent years in response to contemporary ideas and changing social circumstances, and these changes have also altered "the very substance of past narratives" (Mendoza 38) by expanding our knowledge by which we make decisions. Mendoza also points out that this literature has been largely unexamined, as might be expected for a literature featuring a minority population that itself is often marginalized and ignored. "
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Psychoeducation Group Sessions, 2007.
An analysis of a psychoeducational and group session approach to treating Latinos with type two diabetes.
2,821 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 16 sources, APA, AU$ 128.95
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This paper presents an eclectic approach in medical social work with regards to an assessment of a psychoeducation group sessions among
Latino diabetics. The paper describes the components of psychoeducational change and the rationale behind it. It then discusses this approach in a group setting and the role of the leader in ensuring the success of the group. Finally, the paper presents a case study of a particular group of type two Latino diabetics.
Table of Contents:
Eclectic Group Approach
Components of Psychoeducational Change
Concepts and Rationale within Psychoeducational Theory
Evidence-based Use of Psychoeducation
Cultivating the Group Setting
The Responsibilities of the Leader
Special Features of the Group
Background On Client Population
Statement of Problem
Cultural and Behavioral Concerns
Potential Generational Risks for Type 2 Diabetes among Latinos
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"In a review of the literature on psychosocial relationships to obesity, Bocchieri et al. (2002) sought to assess the impact that obesity surgery had upon the patient and sought to define the extent to which the surgery affected personal outlook, self-held social perceptions, and other "obesity-related psychological and social issues" (p. 156). Similarly, Fairburn and Brownell (2000) suggest that patterns of behavior that are common within groups tend to be self-affirming, where the participants are more likely to continue to engage in these behaviors when they witness other members of the group engage in these or similar types of behaviors. Persons who attempt to make change on an individual level may possess the necessary information and motivation, but there is a strong component of emotional support associated with serious lifestyle change. This suggests that a person who "goes it alone" may not be able to achieve personal goals if they are not part of a community that recognizes the need for change and lends aid accordingly (Fairburn & Brownell, 2000; 71). Motivation that comes from friends and family members helps to increase the potential for positive change to be realized; when a community shares a similar need for change, integrating group support into this community can help create a network of emotional support that will supplement the fact-based rationale used to justify the need for change."
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Immigrants in the Labor Force, 2007.
An analysis of the positive and negative impact of immigration on the United States.
1,896 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper looks at the impact of immigrants upon the United States' domestic economy in terms of the contributions they make and the burdens they compel other Americans to shoulder. At the same time, the paper offers some recommendations and, ultimately, solutions which offer a means by which America can successfully marry immigration inflows with its economic needs as well as with the needs of its native-born population. The paper includes a brief annotated bibliography.
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"To close briefly, the preceding paper has looked at immigration in the United States and its impact upon the American economy. Simply put, while the typical immigrant brings many things to America, there is mounting evidence that he or she creates complications for the native-born. At the same time, fears about illegal immigration and what it means for America abounds and there is no reason that this concern will abate any time soon. Ultimately, the best things America can do appear to be the following: tighten border security, increase the educational and professional requirements for immigrants; and put money into punishing those who profit from illegal immigration. If this is done, then there is hope for the future."
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U.S.A. Immigration, 2007.
This paper discuses past and present U.S.A. immigration laws and the attitudes of citizens towards immigrants
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper explains that, although historically on the surface U.S.A. policy has maintained an open door towards immigration, more established immigrant groups and nationalities have discouraged immigration from nations and ethnicities other than their own. The author points out that given the impending health care crisis and the pressure on the educational system, currently, America's immigration laws are under attack for being too lax on both legal aliens and illegal immigrants. The paper relates that the proponents of the latest immigration laws hold to the premise that it is impossible to prevent immigrants from entering the U.S. through legal or illegal means; therefore, legal methods of obtaining citizenship should be proposed even for less favored immigrants.
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"Doubtlessly, the United States policy regarding immigration has ceaselessly demanded that foreign peoples conform to our culture, religion, language, and preferably be of our race. The general fear is loss of our way of life; loss of our jobs, degradation of our language, loss of our vast open spaces, weakening of the economy, and loss of our identity. To many people these threats are very real; presently the U.S. takes in almost half of the world's immigrants; this suggests that if there were no regulations, drastic changes would come about."
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Brazil and a Free Trade Area of the Americas, 2007.
This paper evaluates the effects of a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) agreement on Brazil using Mexico as a model.
3,872 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 160.95
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The paper examines the potential impact of a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) agreement with Brazil by looking more closely at the impact of NAFTA upon Mexico. In particular, the paper looks at worker conditions in Mexico, the heavy reliance of Mexico upon maquiladoras and the US economy, the disruptive impact of free trade upon many of Mexico's prime industries (chiefly agriculture) and the implications of free trade for the long-term viability of Mexico's present education system. The paper also explores what the free trade environment has meant for Mexico's fragile ecology.
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"To start with, it need hardly be said that many first-world countries (of which there is none richer than the United States) trumpet the economic benefits to be derived from open trade between nations. At the same time, opponents of free trade in the developing world decry proposals such as the FTAA as being socially negative and as a means by which first-world, Western nations can consolidate an asymmetric power relationship between themselves and poorer countries. Naturally enough, such opponents also fear the mass-exploitation of natural resources and the implementation of regulatory "red tape" which will constrain internal growth and hobble the ability of languishing nations to join the first rank of economic powers. As one might expect, Mexico is a nation which often springs to mind whenever one contemplates the prospective economic impact of an FTAA arrangement upon Brazil insofar as both nations are relatively resource rich, possess abundant labor pools coveted by foreign multinationals, and have considerable (albeit predominantly latent) intellectual capital which can serve as a boon to themselves and to the outside world if channeled properly. However, the North American Free Trade Agreement has not been kind to Mexico despite its many promising opportunities."
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United States' Immigration Policies, 2007.
An analysis of the proposed immigration policies of George Bush and the opposition to his plans.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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This paper discusses the immigration policies of the United States. It particularly focuses on policies regarding llegal immigrants and President George Bush's approach to this issue. The paper also describes and discusses the arguments against Bush's proposals and the reasons why there is opposition to his plans. The paper focuses primarily on his address of the issues of immigrants' social responsibility and illegal border crossings.
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"The two most significant policies associated with immigration in the United States reflect concerns for illegal aliens. The first concern is that illegal residents in the country are not subjected to the same social responsibilities as legal citizens. President Bush has, therefore, provided a proposal that will address the issue. The second concern exists with the issue of illegal border crossings. A new policy has already been enacted that provides 6,000 National Guard troops to assist with border related issues. While the debate over immigration continues in the nation, these two issues are beginning to establish new policies and procedures for the United States."
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Murders in Ciudad Juarez, 2007.
This paper discusses serial sexual femicide in Ciudad Juarez.
2,398 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 111.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the unsolved, heinous killings that have taken place in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The paper points out that the numbers of dead and missing vary dramatically, and change frequently, but it is known that over the past sixteen or so years, hundreds of young women have been murdered, raped, dragged to remote desert graves and in many cases mutilated in and around Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, just across a bridge from El Paso, Texas. The writer notes that the killings fall under three categories: they are ethnic because the women are all Latino; they are of a "class" nature because the great majority of women are working class individuals; and third, they are of a sexual / gender nature because all the victims are women.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Reasons Behind Male Resentment of Women in Mexico
Mexican Attitudes Encourage Violence against Women
Conclusion
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"In other words, there is a bitter irony that Camacho wishes to address. Many of the products manufactured in the maquiladora factories are technology devices (cell phones, computer-related technologies) that a substantial portion of the economically deprived female workers will not be able to afford. Hence, these women are only pawns in the globalization game; they are not really participants in the more affluent global society, members of which feel a strong need to be able to download music and movies onto their cell phones, and carry Blackberry technologies so they can instantly receive and send emails, documents and photos wherever they are. Indeed, the poor women who labor in the maquiladoras are not part of any "civil society" - let alone a global civil society - because any sense of civility they may have experienced by earning a paltry $55 a week has dissolved in the river of ongoing fear generated by the mindless bludgeoning of so many young women in Juarez."
"Moreover, if these young women ever did enjoy a sense of Mexican citizenship, their bargain-basement participation in globalization has probably stripped them of that emotion."
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The Globalization of Mexico, 2007.
This paper discusses the effects of globalization on the United Mexican States (Mexico).
2,625 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 120.95
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This paper explains that intense collaboration between the Mexican companies and government and foreign investors has led to an extension of Mexico's international relationships, a more liberalized free market and a sustained process of globalization. The author stresses that Mexico's highly industrialized regions have enjoyed the attraction of a wide range of foreign investors, which significantly improved the quality of work and life in these regions; however, those regions, which are not industrialized and do not attract investors, have been left behind. The paper stresses that the most severe criticism brought against globalization is that it contributes to a uneven income distribution and the deepening gap between northern and southern Mexico, problems that existed long before NAFTA and globalization.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Economic Background
Globalization in Mexico
Economic Effects
Beneficial Effects
Creation of Jobs
Profit Distribution
Increased Living Standards
Investments
Negative Effects
Conclusion
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"Prior to the elections of 1994, soon to be former Mexico President, Carlos Salinas, implemented economic policies that were meant to drive the Mexican economy towards neo-liberalism and globalization. But a large part of the population disagreed with the new policies and, represented by the ELZN (Zapatista Army of National Liberalization), organized both violent and non-violent rebellions against the government. These rebellions, the already declining Mexican economy, investors' decreased interest and trust in an unstable economic climate, high levels of corruption and financial authorities' refusal to devalue the national currency peso threw the country in an economic crisis."
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Mexico and Globalization, 2007.
This paper discuses the impact of globalization upon poverty in Mexico/
2,265 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 107.95
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This paper argues that, while globalization is by no means uniformly bad for Mexico, it has created an environment in which Mexican workers are subject to events and pressures occurring in other parts of the world, which the Mexican government is relatively powerless to control. The author contemplates whether or not the porous national borders created by a truly global economy have exacerbated poverty in Mexico or whether multinationals flocking to Mexico because of its comparatively lower manufacturing costs have created jobs that allow impoverished Mexicans to climb up the socio-economic rung. The paper concludes that, while globalization may offer theoretical opportunities for the less-fortunate, it has really undermined their efforts to escape poverty by reducing and eliminating much-needed subsidies, tariffs, import-substitution measures, price controls and most other government regulatory efforts, which might bring relief to the millions of Mexicans below the poverty line.
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"Finally, globalization has hurt Mexico's female working poor. Miriam Dinerman argues convincingly that globalization has led to the mass-movement of low-skilled and manufacturing positions out of the United States (and other affluent western nations) and into poorer countries - Mexico, of course, being one of them. In several of the aforementioned low-skill or low-wage industries - the lucrative garment industry being chief among them - women make up the bulk of workers and are often ill-treated for their troubles. For example, Dinerman writes that, in addition to poor wages, they are burdened with long hours and with dangerous working conditions."
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Minority American Women, 2007.
This paper discuses the lives of minority American women from Chinese, Mexican and African-American backgrounds as expressed by three authors: Judy Yung, Vicki Ruiz and Jacqueline Jones.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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This paper explains that the lives and experiences of Chinese, Mexican and African-American women are similar because they all faced severe hardship, discrimination, and degrading social conditions; however, due to their ethic identities and cultural roots, their experiences are dramatically dissimilar. The author points out that Vicki Ruiz, in her book "Out of the Shadows", takes readers through the immigration eras, beginning with Spanish-speaking women moving north out of Mexico centuries before the Euro-Americans arrived and that Judy Yung, in her book "Unbound Feet", writes about the history of Chinese women coming to San Francisco in the late 1800s. The paper relates that Jacqueline Jones, in her book, "Labor of Love, Labor of Sorrow" writes about the early twentieth century when black urban women participated in boycotts against segregated public facilities and resisted racist customs.
From the Paper
"But what was it like for a Mexican woman migrating into the U.S. in the early 20th Century? Ruiz writes that first of all getting across the border was challenging, particularly during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1921) when "starvation was not unknown and danger a constant companion ." Women were raped and kidnapped by soldiers and "marauders" while on their way north; it was back-breaking work once Mexicans arrived in the southwest, as many were paid twelve cents per day in the fields. Twenty-one percent of Mexican women in early 20th Century America worked in the fields."
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"In the Time of the Butterflies", 2007.
This paper discusses the role of Catholicism in Julia Alvarez' "In the Time of the Butterflies."
1,259 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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The paper relates that Julia Alvarez' novel "In the Time of the Butterflies" is based on the real story of the four Mirabal sisters, who take an active part in the Fourteenth of June Movement against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. The paper discusses how Catholicism is a very important element in the novel and demonstrates how religion shapes the very culture and identity of the Dominican nation.
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"The main functions of the church in human life are those of kerygma or witness, litourgia or worship and diakonia or service. All of these three functions indicate the roles that the Catholic Church should play in the life of man, namely to witness the religion of Jesus Christ and to perpetuate it, to worship God as the sole divinity and to do service to men, that is to protect and support them at any time. In Alvarez' novel, the Church fails at the beginning in its main functions, as it becomes involved in the political game of power. When the Catholic Church backs the regime of Trujillo, it forgets the essential duties to God and man: it no longer acts as a witness to God when it comes to obey a single man, the dictator."
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Uruguay and International Relations, 2007.
An analysis of Uruguay's international relations with a focus on its relationship with the U.S.
1,578 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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This paper discusses how Uruguay, a small South American nation has complex international relations, particularly with the United States. It looks at how, through economic and military treaties and alliances, Uruguay's position within the world order is assured, and thus Uruguay benefits. In particular, it examines how the international exchanges between the United States and Uruguay are beneficial to both nations and how both work with each other to maintain the current world order and use economic agreements to improve all aspects of international relations.
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"Uruguay finds itself in a position in which, to maintain its international power strategically, has to rely on treaties, other powers, and the world order. Within the elements of the international strategic equilibrium, Uruguay must fight to maintain its position within international society without actual fighting or with its own capabilities to exert power. One objective is a favorable world order and this order is one which can be helped by the promotion of American values. The primary way to promote American values is through promotion of American trade values. For example, the administration of Jorge Batlle was allied with the United States in support of its Free-Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) (EIA 2/2 2005). This alliance in support of America's position was contrary to the Mercosur customs union which Uruguay is also a part of in favor of pro-American policies. "
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Illegal Immigrants, 2007.
This paper explores the benefits and burdens of illegal immigrants.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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The paper discusses how many Americans are against illegal immigrants receiving free education, employment opportunities and healthcare. The paper then examines the claim that the prevention of foreign workers from entering the United States could prove highly disruptive for farming and other low-wage industries. The paper explains that while legal and illegal immigration creates a net economic gain for the nation as a whole, it is an excessive burden on the local economies of the seven states where illegal immigrants concentrate.
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"People have always moved around, whether to escape war and persecution, discrimination or poverty. For the most part, a strong sense of family responsibility has always been a major factor behind migration, to provide better support and build better lives (Dwyer). However, although human migration is not new, illegal immigration is, for only recently have countries attempted to control and regulate the flow of immigration (Dwyer). While societies have attempted to exclude undesirables, such as criminals, particular ethnic or racial groups, and those with contagious diseases, it has only been in the past century that nations have tried to control the number and kinds of immigrants in a systematic way, yet such attempts have not been very effective (Dwyer)."
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Justice in Peru, 2007.
An overview and criticism of Peru's justice system.
12,311 words (approx. 49.2 pages), 24 sources, MLA, AU$ 359.95
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This paper analyzes the overall justice system in Peru in order to understand the history of the Peruvian society's justice system as it relates to its current status. The paper also attempts to correlate Peru's justice system with the Peruvian governmental, military and religious systems, as well as analyze the problems in the justice system and research possible and/or proven solutions. Additionally, the paper hypothesizes that the Peruvian justice system is really in a chaotic state and both the government and the military system of Peru were the cause of the disorder. However, with the current initiatives of political reform coupled with the continuing efforts of the Catholic and other evangelical churches, the justice system in Peru will likely soon be experiencing dramatic, positive change.
Outline
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Historiography
Chapter 3. The Call for Reform
Chapter 4. Justice in Peru: A Reflection of the Country's Government
Chapter 5. Conclusion
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"Peruvian policing has an unpromising history. Policing was militarized under military government from 1968 to 1980. Through the 1980s and 1990s the police confronted Peru's brutal Maoist Shining Path guerrilla movement (Sendero Luminoso) and another smaller guerrilla group (MRTA). For much of this period, the police were under direct military command in emergency zones that covered nearly half the country for over a decade. Both the police and military were responsible for methodical and egregious human rights violations (Mawby 1999). Police were also themselves victims of acts of terrorist violence, and continue to hold views overwhelmingly shaped by the counterterrorist experience, including a tendency to associate human rights with guerrillas and communists. "
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Literacy in Latino Students, 2007.
This paper examines literacy problems in Latino high school students in Los Angeles, California.
1,909 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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The paper presents literature that examines how a large percentage of Latino students in California perform below national standards in literacy skills. The paper explains that literacy is important as it relates to the ability to do college coursework and to perform well in the workforce. The paper shows how the earlier intervention in these matters takes place, the more successful it will be.
Outline:
Statement of Problem
Literature Review
Conclusion
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"According to Fischer (2001) Literacy attainment for adolescents and young adults has become a serious concern. The author explains that many adults enter the workforce or college unprepared for the literacy-related responsibilities that they will have. Although fewer resources are directed towards literacy and there has been a reduction in the amount of funding for adolescent literacy research, there are still serious literacy deficiencies, particularly as it relates to the Latino population in general and high school aged Latino children in particular (Fischer 2001)."
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United States Border Security, 2007.
This paper looks at the border security of the United States following the terrorist attacks of September 11, focusing on Mexican immigration.
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 14 sources, APA, AU$ 126.95
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In this article, the writer notes that, following the horror of the catastrophe and carnage of September 11, 2001, if there was ever any doubt that America's priorities needed to be changed, that doubt was now removed. The writer relates that America's leaders would begin to examine the nation's vulnerabilities, among the most glaring of which was the porousness of its borders - the vast influx of Mexican nationals across America's southwestern frontier. The writer notes that the flood of Mexicans across the United States border, though the result primarily of economic factors, has powerful implications for America's security. The writer points out that a serious analysis of the aims of America's national security strategy might look at whether illegal aliens truly present the terrorism problem that has been attributed to them. The writer concludes that while there may be real and significant reason to contain or eliminate illegal immigration from Mexico, and to seal the Southwestern border of the United States, government action does not seem to bear out the sense of urgency inherent in its rhetoric.
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"The Immigration and Naturalization Service was already putting operation plans that would treat alien groups as potential subversives, arrogating to itself extraordinary, seemingly extra-legal powers in the name of guarding against potential national security threats. The fear of alien incursion to which these contingencies react is based on a still larger problem, of which Mexico and other developing nations appear to partake. It is a similar to the problems that pervade much of the Muslim world, as well, and give rise to the feelings of hopelessness, despair, and frustration, that turn so many into terrorists."
"Globalization has led to a worldwide race for control of resources, both human and natural. The populations of developing nations, like Mexico, feel themselves more exploited than ever by the multinational corporations operating out of technologically-advanced nations like the United States."
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