The document discusses how and why Mexicans migrate to the United States, with economic factors being a main driver. It notes the large difference in GDP between Mexico ($9,600) and the United States ($40,100) as well as higher rates of under-employment in Mexico (25%) compared to the US (5.5%), contributing to Mexicans seeking better economic opportunities north of the border. The document aims to explain the push and pull factors that influence migration between the two countries.

1. The Tortilla Curtain

2. What’s the story?

5. G.D.P $40,100 G.D.P $9,600

6. 25% under-employment

7. 5.5% under-employment

8. The gap between Mexico and the U.S.A will grow even wider

9. What happened here?

10. What are they searching for?

11. What questions are they asking?

12. What are they angry about?

13. What’s the message ?

15. G.D.P $ ? G.D.P $ ?

16. G.D.P $40,100 G.D.P $9,600

17. Which side of the border are we looking at?

18. The Tortilla Curtain Why was it given this name?

20. ZEN Geography: S.Jones 2009 Photo credits: Flickr