Listen To The First Episode Of The Deporting Podcast Series

Listen To The First Episode Of The Podcast Series Deporting Ottoman A

Listen to the first episode of the podcast series “Deporting Ottoman Americans” (Episode 370, released on 8/9/18). This episode explores changes in US immigration policy before and after WWI through the question of: how do you deport someone whose state (the Ottoman Empire) no longer exists? The episode covers a range of topics. I suggest you keep an ear out for the following: Which groups of people emigrated from the Ottoman Empire to the United States? When did they come and what did they do once they got here? When and why did the US end its open-borders immigration policy and implement immigration quotas? How were these immigration quotas decided? Which groups were most affected? When and why did the US start deporting immigrants back to their countries of origin? On what basis were people deemed suitable for deportation? How does the history of race in America help explain the history of immigration and deportation? How did changes in US immigration policy after WWI affect people who had migrated from the Ottoman Empire to America?

You should listen to the episode, and take notes. Please do not try to answer the above questions by Googling them instead of listening to the episode, as I will be able to tell from your response whether you listened or not. After listening, you will write approximately 500 words on the following: What is something interesting you learned from this episode? Please explain why you find it interesting. How can we connect the content of this episode to the content of our class? Be sure to give specific examples from the podcast; do not use generalizations or I will assume you Googled.

This assignment will receive a 10/10 if completed to a satisfactory level, or a 0/10 (no credit) if not completed to a satisfactory level. If you receive credit, this assignment will replace your SECOND LOWEST quiz grade with a 10/10 (your lowest quiz grade out of 11 quizzes is dropped automatically). “Completed to a satisfactory level” means: You have included enough detail in your write-up to show that you listened to the podcast and took notes, have made an effort to connect the content of the podcast to the content of our class, and your write-up is an adequate length (approx. 500 words).

Paper For Above instruction

Listening to the episode “Deporting Ottoman Americans” reveals fascinating insights into the complex history of immigration policies in the United States and their impact on Ottoman immigrant communities. One particularly interesting aspect I learned from this episode is how the United States’ approach to immigration and deportation shifted significantly after World War I, especially regarding communities originating from the Ottoman Empire. I found it compelling that because the Ottoman Empire no longer existed by the time of these policy changes, deporting individuals wasn’t as straightforward as returning them to a specific, recognized nation-state. Instead, the US government struggled through diplomatic and diplomatic-like challenges, often resorting to measures based on racial and political suspicions.

This episode highlighted that Ottoman migrants, many of whom arrived in the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, initially sought economic opportunities and religious freedom. They settled primarily in urban areas such as New York and Detroit, becoming part of vibrant immigrant communities. However, with the advent of WWI and subsequent political upheavals, American policymakers grew increasingly suspicious of immigrants from regions associated with the Ottoman Empire. The episode explained how the U.S. enacted immigration quotas in the 1920s, influenced by eugenics and racial theories, which targeted certain ethnic groups more than others. For example, Greek and Armenian communities faced heightened scrutiny, reflecting racial biases that intertwined with broader xenophobic attitudes of the era.

A significant connection to our class content is how the episode underscores the racialization of immigrant groups and how that racialization informed immigration and deportation policies. The episode explained that prior to this period, US immigration policy was relatively open, largely driven by economic needs. However, post-WWI policies shifted focus towards national security, racial purity, and racial hierarchies, which directly affected Ottoman communities. For example, the deportation of individuals like women and children, often based on flimsy national security reasons, demonstrated how race, ethnicity, and political suspicion were used to justify harsh immigration enforcement. This connects to our class discussions on how race and racial identity have played crucial roles in the construction of immigration policies, particularly in how marginalized groups have historically been subjected to exclusion and deportation.

Furthermore, the episode made me think about the lasting impacts these policies have had on the communities from the Ottoman Empire and their descendants. The fear and suspicion rooted in racial and political biases persisted beyond WWI, shaping a legacy of exclusion and discrimination. As our class has discussed, these policies aren’t just about immigration but are deeply intertwined with racial ideologies and power dynamics. The deportation practices towards Ottoman migrants reflect broader U.S. racial policies and social hierarchies, demonstrating how immigration governance has been used as a tool for racial exclusion.

In conclusion, this episode offered a vivid illustration of how immigration policies shaped and were shaped by racial ideologies, especially during the post-WWI period. The complexities surrounding the deportation of Ottoman immigrants highlight that immigration law is not merely administrative but is embedded within wider racial, political, and social discourses. Connecting this to our class enriches our understanding of how race continues to influence immigration policies today and demonstrates the importance of historical context in understanding contemporary immigration debates.

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