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Running head: Open Border for Immigration and Family Values

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explain and criticize Fukuyama 's Immigration and Family Values (1993). This paper delves into Fukuyama's proponency of immigration with assimilation by framing the work at hand, summarizing key ideas, evaluating the aim and argument according to ethos, pathos, and logos, exploring the interdisciplinarity, and criticizing. The paper attempts to unravel the gaps in Fukuyama's argument and refuting his concept of democracy and secularism of America, and shed light on modern day struggles of immigrants. By tracing these gaps, in conclusion, the researcher finds that Fukuyama's liberal thoughts on immigration and democracy necessary but relative and idealistic at some points. Understanding these notions leads researchers to see immigration through a different scope and to appreciate the magnitude of addressing this issue.