Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
9-2004
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Department
Public Administration
First Advisor
Dr. Jose R. Hinojosa
Second Advisor
Dr. John R. Milford
Third Advisor
Dr. Philip A. Ethridge
Abstract
This thesis is divided into three chapters. Chapter one starts with the historical background of the city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico and has a brief definition of migration explaining the factors that push or pull someone to make the decision to move. Chapter two contains the thesis statement, methods, and scope. In chapter three, there is a summary of the findings and conclusions. Analysis of the data collected through a survey conducted in 1997 among maquila workers reveals that a total of 51.01% of both the men and women's moves were influenced by the maquila industry. A similar pattern was found when people were asked if they wanted to work in the United States, which could mean that border towns attract people looking for work but also attract people that have other motives besides working in the maquiladoras.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2004 Maria Cristina Guzman. All Rights Reserved.
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