Argumentative Essay: If I Want To Leave Cameroon
The thought of leaving Cameroon is an idea that has ran across the minds of countless individuals who are in search for a better if not a different life. I say this because my parents came to America from Cameroon about thirty years ago in search for a better life. Although, Cameroon will always be our homeland it is in a state where one cannot prosper economically like one can in America. The reality of the situation is that I believe Cameroonian individuals who have a strong mindset towards achieving their goals and dreams in life you can do so by coming to America.
Although, America is seen as a promise land in the past currently there is no place for Cameroonians to prosper economically in America. In recent years America’s economy has been unstable as it is barely recovering from a recession as we speak. America has had countless reports of inequalities issues due to racism, which currently cause economic obstacles for African Americans trying to get a job. So the position a Cameroonian immigrants would be in would be outright horrible. The reality of the situation is that Cameroonians do not need face such a dilemma they need to remain in Cameroon. The Cameroonian people do …show more content…
Also roughly 70% of Cameroon’s work force works in agriculture (McCabe 8). The common thing they all told me was that they wanted a different life a better life and it all started with leaving Africa and coming to America. As my Uncle Richard told me himself by coming to America he was able to ensure that his children grew up living a better life than he did in Cameroon. My father and uncle also stated that individuals in Cameroon who do not make it big usually become servants due to the lack of a promising middle class. By coming to America Cameroonians can escape the possibility of their harsh
Although, America is seen as a promise land in the past currently there is no place for Cameroonians to prosper economically in America. In recent years America’s economy has been unstable as it is barely recovering from a recession as we speak. America has had countless reports of inequalities issues due to racism, which currently cause economic obstacles for African Americans trying to get a job. So the position a Cameroonian immigrants would be in would be outright horrible. The reality of the situation is that Cameroonians do not need face such a dilemma they need to remain in Cameroon. The Cameroonian people do …show more content…
Also roughly 70% of Cameroon’s work force works in agriculture (McCabe 8). The common thing they all told me was that they wanted a different life a better life and it all started with leaving Africa and coming to America. As my Uncle Richard told me himself by coming to America he was able to ensure that his children grew up living a better life than he did in Cameroon. My father and uncle also stated that individuals in Cameroon who do not make it big usually become servants due to the lack of a promising middle class. By coming to America Cameroonians can escape the possibility of their harsh