Enrique's Journey

Afterward & Epilogue Who benefits from immigration? Explain

Afterward & Epilogue Who benefits from immigration? Explain

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For migrants, the benefits far outweigh the risk. They are able to send much needed funds back to their families, thereby offering them a better life. Enrique says that although he feels the sting of racism in the U.S., he also enjoys its comforts. He has his own truck, and makes a decent living. Lourdes loves indoor plumbing and the safety her neighborhood provides. Both Enrique and Lourdes do acknowledge the drawbacks. They can be deported at anytime, and are paid lower wages then native born citizens. Americans benefit from the cheap labour and filling jobs others do not want to do. 

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