Reflections on Immigration to Europe in Light of U.S. Immigration History

Abstract

Recent immigration from the south and the east has undermined the popular belief that Europe is a set of ethnically and culturally unchanging states. In response, Europeans have turned to American history for insights into managing diversity. Extrapolating from America's experience, however, requires careful analysis. The success of the United States in integrating peoples rested partly in political and socioeconomic conditions that may not hold in all places at all times. Moreover, current discussions of “multiculturalism” may be misleading in regard both to the connotations of the term and to the history of immigrant group assimilation in the United States.

Consumer fraud and Latino immigrant consumers in the United States

“…Therefore, education is needed to help immigrants learn about the local market, including help with identifying typical consumer problems that immigrants face. Immigration scholars note that successful absorption of minorities into society is necessary for the well‐being of the country and consumer education can help immigrants become valuable members of their new community 1,37 …”

“…Immigration scholars note that successful absorption of minorities into society is necessary for the well-being of the country and consumer education can help immigrants become valuable members of their new community. 1,37…”