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Case Study: Southeast Asian Refugee Crisis

Question 10 • CA-Ethnic Studies

How did the Refugee Act of 1980 redefine "refugee” in the US?

Answer
A
as someone looking for employment opportunities
B
as an individual seeking educational advancement
C
as a person with a well-founded fear of persecution
D
as anyone wishing to relocate for better health care

Explanation

The Refugee Act of 1980 defined a refugee as someone outside their country who is unable or unwilling to return because of a well-founded fear of persecution, based on factors such as race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion. Therefore, the correct choice is “a person with a well-founded fear of persecution.” Seeking a job, education, or better health care alone does not meet this definition.

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