Research Paper Topic

The topic I will be covering for my research paper is immigration, and more specifically the shift in American attitudes from their prior state regarding the heated subject. I will investigate the reasons behind the newfound opposition to today’s immigrants and research possible solutions to the problem.

The controversy surrounding my topic spawns from the fact that immigration is a touchy issue in our society today. It is undeniably clear that there has been a new influx of immigrants in recent times, particularly from Mexico. Furthermore, this new section of the American population is changing society is very visible ways-- socially, economically, and culturally.  Many individuals have strong opinions on the subject, but choose not to voice them to avoid any awkward confrontation. For my paper, I am going to attempt to uncover these unexpressed feelings through previously conducted surveys and studies in an effort to determine possible solution to end the unfair prejudices that have subsequently arisen.

Emotionally, I think I represent a somewhat neutral standpoint. I myself am not an immigrant, nor are my parents, and as an obviously Caucasian individual, I feel as if I can speak of the topic without too much of a personal bias affecting my claims. Having immigrant grandparents though and growing up in America, a country which has always been a sort of melting pot, founded by immigrants fleeing their homelands, I can definitely relate to the influences of immigrants on the nature of our nation.

In order to make my paper unique, I am going to conduct interviews with immigrants that I know, both legal and illegal, injecting realistic perspective into my writing. Moreover, I will consult people of various ages regarding the subject to discover if opinion on immigration is related to time frames.