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Immigration in the United States: A Critical Sociological AnalysisAssignment Prompt:

1. Analyze immigration in the United States through a sociological lens. Should immigration be examined primarily from a Functionalist, Conflict, or Symbolic Interactionist perspective? Defend your choice by explaining how that perspective best helps us understand immigration policies, debates, and experiences.
2. Apply Sociological Concepts. Connect at least five of the sociological terms listed below to your analysis of immigration in the U.S. Be sure to:

• Define each concept in your own words.
• Apply it to current immigration policies, debates, or immigrant experiences.
• Use these concepts to answer the question: Does U.S. immigration policy promote inclusion or reinforce inequality?

Terms:

a. Assimilation

b. Segmented Assimilation Theory

c. Racialization

d. Social Stratification

e. Cultural Capital

f. Nativism

g. Intersectionality

h. Deviancy

i. Social Control

j. Citizenship ( Race, Ethnicity, Nationality )

1. Use Supporting Texts and Videos. You must:

• Cite at least three of the texts below in your essay.
• Engage with at least two of the videos as part of your analysis.
• Use these sources to support your argument about how immigration is understood, debated, and regulated in U.S. society.

Supporting Texts:

3. “How the Irish Became White” by Noel Ignatiev :

Supporting Videos:

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Essay Expectations:

• Length: 3 pages (double-spaced, 12-point font).
• Structure: Introduction, body paragraphs (with sociological terms, theories, and evidence), and conclusion.
• Sources: At least 3 texts and 2 videos must be cited.
• Perspective: Choose a theoretical lens (Functionalist, Conflict, or Symbolic Interactionist) and use it consistently.