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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

strangers, phenomenon of migration, South Africa, international migration

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Geography

Abstract

The result of the funding from this grant is a preliminary insight into the phenomenon of migration in South Africa. While interesting in and of itself, it actually comprises an important component of a larger project—an honors thesis on the study of international migration, its effects on the migrating population, and its effects on the host state. This study focuses on the parallel situations of the United States and South Africa. Further, it specifically examines the interplay of domestic economic and political conditions and public sentiment regarding immigration legislation. This topic continues to occupy the foreground of American politics with the passing of legislation such as Proposition 209 and its predecessor, Proposition 189, in California. The intense debate which has ensued is not unique to our American electorate. In actuality, this is a drama which has found stage in numerous states throughout the world.

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