Immigration

Immigration is a very diverse topic in today's world. Immigration and emigration are two different things. People emigrate from one country to another for a variety of reasons. Some are forced to move, due to conflict or to escape persecution and prejudices, while others may voluntarily emigrate. Although such a move may be necessary, it can be quite traumatic on top of the challenges experienced so far. Moving to a different country with different culture and norms can be quite scary. The emotional trauma to be suffered is not always easy to overcome. I've learned that immigrants will often do jobs that people in the host country will not, or cannot do. Migrant workers often work longer hours and for lower salaries, and while that is controversial, sometimes exploitative, it benefits the host country. Immigrants, when made to feel welcome in the society, can contribute to the diversity of that society, which can help with tolerance and understanding. For the host country’s economy, immigrants offer an increased talent pool, if they have been well educated in their original country. But there are also numerous drawbacks. Immigrants can be exploited for their cheap labor, and this is a problem that needs serious fixing.