Q The chapter begins to re-examine the notion of citizenship in conjunction with 'civil rights'. Consider immigration policy during the 1920s and the factors which influenced its formations. Then watch the TedTalk (below) and consider modern-day experiences among migrants and their struggles for 'civil rights'. • Discuss the 1921 and 1924 Immigration Acts. Why weren’t Mexicans placed on a quota? What would the impact have been if they would have been placed on a quota? What was the reaction of nativist during the debates? • Modern Migrant Farm Workers: How can we make space for marginalized communities to tell their stories? Discuss some of the injustices the speaker points out, often experienced by the group. How do these 'unseen' issues further 'isolate' the group(s)? And what can be done to advocate for the solutions necessary to aid these workers? • TedTalk: Passing the Mic to Modern Farm Workers (Links to an external site.) • And finally, what connections do you see between the experiences of migrant workers during the 1920s and those discussed by the TedTalks speaker? In your opinion, how does making these connections help educate a modern audience? What may these imply about how the group is treated and/or the value of their labor? And finally, what how to these injustices help re-frame the notion of 'civil rights' for the American 'citizen'?
View Related Questions