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Weekly
Study Guide - October 27
For
this week you need to know the following concepts:
For a definition and example,
click on a concept and a link will open. The best way to learn
this information is to use 3"x5" index cards, writing
the concept on one side of the card and the definition and
example on the other side.
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The following questions will guide your
reading for this week and will serve as a basis for
class discussion. Please prepare an answer to the
question that corresponds with your assigned number in
your small group. You may also use one or more of these
questions as a starting point for your fourth essay.
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1.
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Why does Martin believe
that the pace of international migration is not likely to
slow down in the near future? What does she propose be
done about this?
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2.
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How do you think Fox would
respond to the belief held by some people that Immigrants
have no commitment to the United States and no interest in
being a real part of this country?
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3.
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In relation to Stein’s
article, how does debt bondage take advantage of the need
that people have to go outside their own countries in
order to find work? What are the specific ways that people
are enslaved under this system?
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4.
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With reference to Cockburn’s article, describe the
characteristics of modern-day slavery in
Europe
and the United States. Why do you think this practice continues?
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5.
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According to Cockburn, what
is the relationship between modern-day slavery and
restrictive immigration laws? Why do people get trapped
into becoming slaves?
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For a printable version of this week's discussion
questions, click here.
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