To recognize the historical fact that the United Sates has been an overwhelmingly English speaking nation since it was created and that its constitution and foundational documents are in English. 5. To recognize that while the people of the United States value and respect diversity, they want to preserve English as their common language and therefore immigrants have the responsibility to learn English. 6. To conform to the majority of the states (31) that already have made English their official language.
It is also estimated that White Non-Hispanic Americans will be less than half the population at this point with 46.3 percent of the population being that race. Hispanics however are estimated to be 30.2 percent of the population, that's exponential growth within the next four decades! Who knows the impact this will have on our society and culture as well. With White Non-Hispanic Americans being less than half the population we are becoming a truly equally diverse society. Due to the diversity of it's people, the United States has some challenges to face in the coming years.
The total rate of imprisonment in Australia in 1995 was 119 per 100,000 adults (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1997) and 411 for the USA (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1997). By the year 2008 Australia’s rate had risen to 169 (ABS, 2009), whereas the USA had a considerable increase to 760 per 100,000 adults (BJS, 2009). Female rates of imprisonments are considerably lower than men in both jurisdictions. In Australia in 1995 the rate was 12 (ABS, 1997) and the prisoner population for females in the USA at the same time was 51 (BJS, 1995). By 2008 the rates for females in Australia doubled to 24 (ABS, 2009) and in the USA increased to 67 (BJS, 2009).
Recently Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi created headlines by saying, “achieving world-class excellence demands that all Japanese acquire a working knowledge of English.” (Masci, N.p) He not only went on to say that English should be the nation’s official second language but also suggested the alternative was to be left behind in the global race to prosperity. (Masci,N.p) So while other countries are clearly embracing English as a necessary language of the future, the United States continues to embrace multiple languages and, in fact, encourages it. In a recent article by Joe Castaldo, he states that German and Japanese based companies choose English as a primary language of their business and employees. (Castaldo, N.p) In fact, deviating from the “English Only” policy has severe consequences. (Castaldo, N.p) The article concludes that companies with global aspirations have no choice but to use English as the language of business.
Historical context pertains to logos, which appeal to the reader’s common sense and beliefs. This tool is important because it brings the reader to feel confident that English has been, and will continue to be, spread across the world. The author states specific examples in history that have promoted language growth and links them to the same factors pertaining to English. Crystal makes his point that "A language has traditionally become an international language for one chief reason: the power of its people- especially their political and military power." (355).
From 2000 to 2012, the United States Census Bureau reported that Mississippi had the highest rate of increase of mixed-race population, up 70 percent in the decade, although the population has not markedly increased. [34] The change reflects new births among a young population, but also people who have chosen to identify as multiracial, who in earlier years may have identified as only one ethnicity. One demographer said, "In a sense, they’re rendering a more accurate portrait of their racial heritage that in the past would have been suppressed. "[34] Susan Saulny, "Black and White and Married in the Deep South: A Shifting Image", New York Times, March 20, 2011, accessed October 25,
From Good to Bad The Roaring Twenties was a decade that continued in innovation and invention but also included a great shaping of American culture that had never been seen. Changes in entertainment, living, buying and even the mindset of Americans was quickly changing. During this era the black people of America started to migrate out of the south and into different parts of the nation, mostly west and north. Great flooding from the mississippi forced a lot but many moved by choice. After this migration, 40% of the 12 million blacks lived in cities with 2 million of them in urban areas in the west and north.
People of mixed races continue to be the fastest growing population in the United States, according to, Buzzle.com, a population that has tripled during the last century. We are a nation that has grown from 100 million, in 1915 to 200 million, by 1967 to a whopping 300 million, in 2006. We are expected to grow into a population of 9 billion by the year 2050(Buzzle.com). Another example of societies evolving as a whole is our judicial system, although not perfect, I challenge you to find a better one. We have evolved from public executions,
These children automatically gain US citizenship. The nation is growing each year just due to the immigrants coming in from Mexico, South America, Central America, Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia. About 76% of the immigrants are Hispanic. Just in Alabama there are an estimated 130,000 living in the state. Illegal immigrants become employed in “low skilled jobs” that no one else wants to work.
Running head: MEXICAN IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES: CAUSE AND EFFECT Mexican Immigration to the United States: Cause and Effect It is estimated that approximately 850,000 Latinos immigrate to the United States each year, a number that has steadily increased by 500,000 annually since 1990. The vast influx of immigrants over the last decade is not unfamiliar to the United States. As an immigrant country the U.S. has experienced various waves of immigration since the early 16th century. Throughout history immigration has not only affected the U.S. economy and culture but the social attitudes towards immigrants as well. (OCDE 2006) In the past Americans have placed blame on immigrants for social and economic instabilities.