Introduction
The debate as to whether legal immigrants steal jobs from Americans or not elicits mixed views. Whereas one school of thought takes the position that Americans should be given the priority in employment opportunities, another category argues for equality and employment opportunities based on merit. Whichever case, this debate needs to be keenly analyzed.
Discussion
On the face value, the statement that immigrants steal jobs from Americans seems to be true. Immigrants in America work in the country, absorbing the employment opportunities available (Berlatsky, 17, W.J, 24)). There are low chances that they will stay in the country and work on foreign jobs. To some extent, their absence in the country would mean locals would get the jobs. However, because people are employed based on their suitability, it would seem illogical to make such a statement.
Second, it is worth to analyze the trends of employers. In most cases, they tend to seek cheap labor depending on one’s ability and reliability. The common misconception is that immigrants are cheap. Although this is true to some extent, Americans can compete favorably by ensuring they have the required skills and they quote reasonable compensation. The employer will always choose the best (Jackson et al. 17, Shaw et al. 200)).
Job description has also found its way into the debate. Traditionally, Americans were considered as preferring white-collar jobs whereas most immigrants were not choosy (. Because of this, immigrants secured low-paying jobs without difficulties at the expense of the Americans. This trend has however changed, and the position is that anyone can secure any job without their origin being taken into consideration.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, it is difficult to argue for and against this statement. Whereas equality should be achieved without discrimination, the locals have genuine concerns as to the external competition. All in all, employers determine who they employ, whether an immigrant or an American.
Works Cited
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Berlatsky, Noah. Interracial America. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2011. Print.
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Jackson, A. S. "Monster Offers Key Recruiting Tips in Conjunction with WHERE THE JOBS ARE 2009: Mission-Critical Opportunities for America Report.." Politics & Government Week [Albany] 24 Sept. 2009, 2 ed., sec. 8: 23. Print.
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A. B, Mercy. "American Jobs - Jobs in the United States." American Jobs - Jobs in the United States. N.p., 9 Apr. 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2014. <http://www.americanjobs.com/>.
Shaw, Earl B.. "Foreign Trained Geographers : Their Preparation and job Opportunities (latin America)." Journal of Geography 47.5 (2008): 195-203. Print
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Career opportunities. Dir. Frank Whaley. Perf. Warren. Universal Pictures :, 1991. Film.
