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Professor: Dr. Peter Vellon
peter.vellon@qc.cuny.edu
Instructional Technology Fellow: Caroline Erb-Medina
cerb@gc.cuny.edu
Author Archives: Evelyn Michalos
Transnational Immigrants
To be honest, I found this week’s reading confusing at times. At first, I was shocked. I could not believe that there was hostility in eighteenth century America towards temporary immigrants who returned to their homelands. From previous arguments in … Continue reading
Posted in April 30
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Power Struggle
Descriptions of division, clashing, violence, and anger in this week’s readings reminded me a lot about the movie “Gangs of New York”. Having seen the movie, I noticed the distinct clashing between the nativists and the Irish, which I can relate especially to the Anbinder … Continue reading
Posted in April 23
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Race in New York City
It was a cold and windy December afternoon. Two friends and I were walking down 42nd street, drinking in the city’s excitement. I pulled up the hood of my large sweater in an attempt to block out the chill. Just as soon as … Continue reading
Posted in April 9
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Immigrant Work Ethic
A theme that I think is prominent in this week’s reading is the immigrants’ work ethic. The immigrants come to the city determined to be successful, to achieve upward mobility through hard work. In many cases, immigrants worked hard for … Continue reading
Posted in March 12
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Social Construction and Immigrants
What seems to be a recurring theme in the readings is social constructionism and how it has influenced and continues to influence immigrants and migrants in New York. Society not only decides who is part of what race, but also … Continue reading
Posted in February 26
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Outcast Ghettos and External Forces
Although blacks have been here the longest, their rate of inclusion into society has been the slowest. Why is that? In his paper, Gary Gerstle asks “Were individuals and groups free to fashion an American identity of their own choosing … Continue reading
Posted in February 12
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February 5th Readings: The Real-estate Aspect
One aspect of the readings that I found interesting was the relationship between tenants and landlords and its influence in the development of neighborhoods within the city. The first chapters of Mele’s Selling the Lower East Side and Anbinder’s Five … Continue reading
Posted in February 5
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