Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Our Immigration Conversation Is Broken - Here's How to Have a Better One

TED via YouTube

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!
Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk that challenges the current state of immigration discourse in the United States. Delve into historian and writer Paul A. Kramer's analysis of how the "insider vs. outsider" framing has dominated immigration debates. Discover a fresh perspective on the topic as Kramer proposes a set of new questions aimed at reshaping the conversation around whose lives, rights, and prosperity truly matter. Gain insights into the historical context of immigration arguments, the flaws in current worldviews, and the reality of immigrants' roles in American society. Learn about the importance of workers' rights, responsibility, and equality in the immigration discussion. Walk away with a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding immigration and be inspired to approach the topic with a more nuanced and inclusive mindset.

Syllabus

Introduction
The problem with immigration arguments
The antiimmigrant game
The three questions
What gives these questions traction
What gives natives approaches resonance
How did we get here
After the 1960s
A flawed worldview
Immigrants are inside the American workforce
The question isnt whether receiving countries will let Democrats in
Theyre already in
Workers rights
Responsibility
Equality
New questions
Conclusion

Taught by

TED

Reviews

5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review

Start your review of Our Immigration Conversation Is Broken - Here's How to Have a Better One

  • Sudipta Gupta
    It was really an insight to immigration and immigrants , needless to too many information and understanding and well explained. However, highlighting in some laws wud have made it more better.

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.