ENG103 QUIZ I

Neither Here Nor There

Refers to the dilemma of migrants who are rejected in both Mexico and the U.S.

Circular Migration

Migrants moving back and forth between countries rather than settling permanently.

Bracero Program

A U.S.-Mexico guest worker program (1942-1964) that allowed Mexicans to work legally in the U.S.

Ley General de Población

Mexico’s 1947 law aimed at controlling population growth and migration policies.

Repatriation

The return of Mexican migrants from the U.S. to Mexico, often forced by government policies.

Operation Wetback

A joint U.S.-Mexico effort to deport undocumented migrants back to Mexico in 1954.

Surplus Labor

The idea that Mexico had too many workers, leading officials to support migration to reduce unemployment.

Undocumented Migration

The movement of people across borders without legal permission.

Policy Shifts

Changes in government policies that affect migration patterns.

Joint Border Enforcement

Collaborative efforts by the U.S. and Mexico to control migration at the border.

Migra

Slang for immigration enforcement agencies, primarily referred to in the U.S.

Economic Relief Strategy

A government approach to leverage migration for economic benefit.

Constitutional Rights Violations

When a government action disregards the basic rights granted by its constitution.

Deportation Policies

Government regulations regarding the removal of undocumented migrants.

Preferred Citizenship

The notion that certain citizens or migrants are favored over others in terms of rights.

Border Insecurity

The state of uncertainty and danger associated with crossing national borders.

Migrants' Realities

The actual experiences and challenges faced by migrants.

Labor Market Dependence

An economic condition where the market relies on migrant labor.

Social Fabric

The interconnectedness of social institutions and relationships within a community.

Emotional Belonging

The psychological need for acceptance and community among migrants.