Nouveau Poor. Immigrant Poverty
Description
The "golden door" exalted at the Statue of Liberty still beckons the world's poor. Once inside the U.S., however, most immigrants accept a lifestyle that is anything but glittering. This program reveals the conditions in which an American newcomer, legal or not, struggles to earn a living, save money, and meet basic needs. Featuring interviews with numerous immigrants from Latin America and Africa, the film illustrates their experiences with entrenched racism, unfairly low wages, the lack of a social safety net, few if any economic resources, and crowded, substandard housing. These individuals also describe the goals that drive them-education and a better future for their loved ones-and the equally important work ethic with which the majority of immigrants approach their jobs. Several scholars contribute their expertise as well.
Runtime
41 min
Series
Subjects
- Wealth (179)
- Power (Social sciences) (152)
- Microeconomics (187)
- Political planning (192)
- Racism (548)
- Policy sciences (61)
- Public welfare (48)
- Social classes (184)
- Social service (140)
- Economics (3707)
- Public policy (69)
- Ethnicity (289)
- Poverty (164)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2012], c2011
Database
Films on Demand
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