Panamanian Americans Living in the United States

This research paper involves Panamanian/Panamanian Americans living in the United States of America and the ethics problem they face when they immigrate to America. The purpose of this research paper is to find out what does this mean to Panamanian society “American is the land of opportunity, with each opportunity regardless of social class or circumstances of birth all men are created equal.” During this research, thirty Panamanians were interviewed to ask what their purpose of coming to America, and what does the American Dream means to them. Panamanian Americans were interviewed to discuss their views on the definition of the American Dream.

In Panama, Spanish is the native speaking language, but many people speak English as a second language. This could be a reason why, many Panamanian fell that they could come to American because they are able to understand the language. In other words, “Understanding a people’s culture exposes their normalness without reducing their particularity (Clifford Geertz, pages14). Panamanian feel in building a cross-cultural connection, they are able to come to America and achieve the American dream. According to Jose, (one of the interviewees), said our culture helps us to make sense of the world around us and gives us security. It tells us who we are; with our own culture we find those with whom we feel most comfortable. This is one of many reasons a group of Panamanian come to American.

The country’s populated immigrants that arrived during the construction of the Panama Canal gave Panamanian the opportunity to explore different religion, such as Roman Catholic, Christianity, Protestants, Hindus, Muslims and Jews. The United States cooperates with the Panamanian government in promot...

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...hey family reach, they try to focus on the American Dreams or find a meaning, what is an American Dreams. The husband has and always been usual source of authority in the family.

In conclusion, trying to find a American dream in America, more women are working to make end meets. Chantal (in the interview) said “living in Americans is not enough for the husband income to meet monthly bills. Panamanian women gather at Franklin Avenue in a social organization, clubs and discuss they political, economic problems, and news from Panama. There are a lot of Panamanian women who has a decent job and are able to work today. There are gradually improved immigrants who are able to purchase a house, cars, and modern appliances, or rent larger apartments in more prosperous neighborhoods. In my next research I would be looking into, what make Panama “Dubai of the Americans”?