I think that people leave their countries of origin for all sorts of reasons. They could leave because of famine, war, better employment opportunities, to be with their families, to start a new life, etc. There is usually a reason for most departures. As mentioned in my introduction, my father left for better job opportunities; and I think he is happy with the decision he made (although he travels back to Jamaica very often). I do not think my mother regrets it because she has established herself here, and seems to enjoy living in Canada. Some challenges that people could face when they migrate are:
- being homesick
- unemployment
- poverty
- discrimination
I think migration can create vital transformations in society and culture by allowing people to be more open-minded. I mean that in the sense that society will learn to accept and embrace other cultures, while the immigrants' cultures can expand because they are now living in a new place; they can adapt to their new environment by learning new practices.
I particularly enjoyed the reading on the "History of Migration" because I too believe that it is important to know where one's family came from, and why they left. If I did not know where my family came from, I would feel like a piece of me is missing; I would feel as if I did not have a real identity. Knowing why your family left their country of origin can be very informative. It can teach you about that country's history, and what is going on there today. It can also inform you on how they resolved past issues (if they have been resolved).
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