Mexican Migrants: The Attractions and Realities of the United States (original) (raw)

This essay reviews various works that explore the intricacies of Mexican migration to the U.S., differentiating between migrants from urban and rural backgrounds. It discusses the factors influencing migration patterns, the impact of border enforcement, and the social construction of transborder networks. The analysis incorporates ethnographies to highlight the unique experiences of different migrant groups, including Mixtec, Zapotec, and Mayan indigenous migrants, while also addressing issues of identity, civic engagement, and labor dynamics in both sending and receiving contexts.