Germanness or Rights? Second Generation Young Adults and Citizenship in Contemporary Germany

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Williams
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
National Origin ◽  
National Belonging ◽  
Citizenship Status ◽  
Transnational Ties ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Adult Immigrants

Scholarship on citizenship-in its definition as nationality or formal membership in the state-has been both the basis for evaluating and comparing national citizenships as "ethnocultural" or "civic," and used to imply the meaning of citizenship to prospective citizens, particularly immigrants and non-citizen residents. Doing so ignores a perspective on citizenship "from below," and oversimplifies the multiplicity of meanings that individuals may attach to citizenship. This article seeks to fill this gap in scholarship by examining young adult second-generation descendants of immigrants in Germany. The second generation occupies a unique position for examining the meaning of citizenship, based on the fact that they were born and grew up in Germany, and are thus more likely than adult immigrants to be able to become citizens as well as to claim national belonging to Germany. Among the varied meanings of citizenship are rights-based understandings, which are granted to some non-citizens and not others, as well as identitarian meanings which may depend on everyday cultural practices as well as national origin. Importantly, these meanings of citizenship are not arbitrary among the second generation; citizenship status and gender appear to inform understandings of citizenship, while national origin and transnational ties appear to be less significant for the meaning of citizenship.

Family Obligation Fulfillment Among Southeast Asian American Young Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 1355-1383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica M. Trieu
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Parental Expectations ◽  
Children Of Immigrants ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Family Obligations ◽  
Family Obligation ◽  
And Behaviors

Recent studies have shown that particular groups of second-generation Asian Americans exhibit high rates of fulfilling their family obligations. Drawing on 50 in-depth interviews with second-generation Vietnamese and Chinese Vietnamese young adults in Southern California, this article highlights a previously overlooked factor in family obligation literature: the influence that parental expectations have on children of immigrants’ family obligation sentiments and behaviors. There are four behavioral types that emerged from the data: expected contributors, unexpected contributors, expected noncontributors, and unexpected noncontributors. An analysis of the different types reveals that parental expectations—born from structural circumstances of economic need and ethnic cultural practices—influence respondents’ attitudes and behaviors toward fulfilling these financial family obligations. I conclude with implications for future research on family obligation behaviors among the children of immigrants.

scholarly journals REPRESSED SEXUALITY AND QUEST FOR IDENTITY IN THE CATCHER IN THE RYE BY J. D. SALINGER

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Gender Theory ◽  
Healthy Development ◽  
Self Discovery ◽  
And Gender

To create a fulfilling life, any young adult needs to embark on a journey of transformation and self-discovery, but such a healthy development was hampered in the life of the protagonist Holden in the story The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger due to unexpected conflicts or maladjustments crept into his life. The present study investigates the psychic turbulence of the protagonist to trace the teenage problems, especially the hidden sexuality and quest for identity. By applying psychoanalytical methods and gender theory, the study has tried to serve some moral and spiritual enlightenment and also reveal the pathetic plight of a young adult caught in labyrinth repression. Troubled young adults like Holden can attain self-realization and social adjustment only thorough love, kindness, and support from humankind.

scholarly journals Sex segregation and young adults' gender-typed attitudes about occupations

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Lisa DiDonato ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
The Self ◽  
Sex Segregation ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
And Gender

The present study examined the relation between the prevalence of sex segregation, or the division of men and women within social interactions, and young adults' gender-typed attitudes. Specifically, gender-typed attitudes about the occupations that are preferred for the self and viewed as appropriate for others were investigated. The objectives of the current study were partially based on the suggestion that gender-typed attitudes may be a consequence, as well as a cause, of sex segregation (McHale, Kim, Whiteman, & Crouter, 2004). The gender-typed personality traits of expressivity (i.e., traits typically associated with femininity; e.g., being emotional) and instrumentality (i.e., traits typically associated with masculinity; e.g., being assertive) were examined as mediators of the relation between sex segregation and gender-typed attitudes about occupations. Activity preferences, or the activities that individuals choose to engage in, was also investigated as a mediator of the relation between sex segregation and gender-typed attitudes about occupations. Participants were 284 young adult college students between 18 to 23 years who completed questionnaires for the study online. The results indicated that men and women have more same-sex friends than other-sex friends. The frequency of sex segregation was found to be partially dependent on factors such as sex and context of the interaction (i.e., school vs. "hanging out"). Furthermore, men and women were found to have gender-typed attitudes about occupations viewed as appropriate for the self and for others. Overall, sex segregation was not found to be related to gender-typed attitudes about occupations. Reasons for these findings are discussed. Additionally, the potential consequences of the findings are discussed in relation to the continuing sex segregation that is observed within many occupations.

scholarly journals Social Anxiety: Prevalence and Gender Correlates among Young Adult Urban College Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Visalakshi Sridhar ◽  
Dr. Surya Rekha S.V
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Developmental Period ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Anxiety Questionnaire

Social anxiety is a debilitating disorder often affecting everyday functioning of young adults. This developmental period has challenges in the domains of academics, career, and relationships. Thus, experience of social anxiety, even if subclinical, can be doubly challenging. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of social anxiety among young adults of urban college students in Bangalore, India. Participants of the study were a group of 472 college students comprising 250 males and 222 females. They were screened for social anxiety using Social Anxiety Questionnaire (SAQ) developed by Caballo et al. (2015) which measures five domains. It was found that 28.60% experience social anxiety which seems significant enough to demand attention. The percentage of males and females that experienced social anxiety was 27.2% and 30.18% respectively, establishing that there is no significant relationship between social anxiety and gender. Gender did not seem to correlate with any of the domains of social anxiety.

scholarly journals Preparing for Life: Gender, Religiosity and Education Amongst Second Generation Hindus in Canada

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-79
Author(s):  
Cathy Holtmann ◽  
Nancy Nason-Clark
Keyword(s):  
Identity Construction ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Religious Diversity ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Canadian Society ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
And Gender

A hallmark of Hinduism is its respect for religious diversity. Amidst religious pluralism in a multicultural Canadian society this strength poses challenges for the second generation. Drawing on qualitative interview data from 57 ‘1.5’ and second generation university students, this article examines the roles that Hinduism and gender play in the process of identity construction in visible minority groups. These young people were raised in families where traditional Hindu religious and cultural practices were valued by immigrants as they creatively adjusted to Canadian society. Parents tried to actively involve their children in their way of life but were largely unable to assist them in articulating the meaning of Hindu rituals and beliefs. As a result, young men and women are caught between the values of their parent’s generation and those implicit in Canadian educational institutions. The secularism of this educational system, permeated by religious illiteracy, contributes to tensions and ambiguities in identity construction.

scholarly journals Differences in substance use by sexual orientation and gender among Jewish young adults in Israel

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hagit Bonny-Noach ◽  
Mally Shechory-Bitton
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
The Past ◽  
Community Norms ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Background This study focuses on sexual orientation and gender-based differences among Israeli young adult substance use behaviors. In addition, it evaluates young adult perception of substance use and acceptance of substances use by close friends. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study. A self-reported anonymous questionnaire was distributed to a convenience sample of 496 young-adults (age: M = 23.14, SD = 2.48), which included 126 heterosexual males, 128 heterosexual females, 131 gay men, and 111 lesbians. Results This study revealed significant sexual orientation and gender differences in all outcomes examined. Significant substance usage differences were found for same-sex orientation as 52% reported cannabis use and 24% reported using other illegal substances during the past 12 months compared to 34 and 6% (respectively) among heterosexuals. Significant gender differences were found, as male participants reported 50% cannabis use and 19% reported other illegal substance use in the past 12 months compared to 35 and 11% (respectively) among females. Additionally, compared with heterosexuals, gay men and lesbians perceived/assessed significantly higher substance usage rates among their close friends and higher levels of substance use acceptance by close friends. Regression models indicated the important role of respondent perceived and acceptance of substance use among close friends. Binge drinking, cannabis use, and other illegal substance use were positively associated with participants’ perceived substance use and substance use acceptance level by close friends, after controlling for gender, sexual orientation, age, and level of education. Conclusions Close friends and community norms can play an important role in shaping substance usage among young adults, especially among gay men and lesbians. The results of the current study highlight the need for developing prevention and harm reduction drug policies for Israeli young adults, especially for gay men and lesbians. Interventions should also focus on young adult peers and community norms related to substance use by professionals in educational, policy-making, and therapeutic contexts.

Daily stressors and diurnal cortisol among sexual and gender minority young adults.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilson S. Figueroa ◽  
Peggy M. Zoccola ◽  
Andrew W. Manigault ◽  
Katrina R. Hamilton ◽  
Matt C. Scanlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Daily Stressors ◽  
Diurnal Cortisol ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

Race and gender differences in attitudes toward help seeking among marginalized young adults with mood disorders: A mixed-methods investigation.

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah C. Narendorf ◽  
Michelle R. Munson ◽  
Shelly Ben-David ◽  
Andrea R. Cole ◽  
Lionel D. Scott
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Race And Gender ◽  
And Gender

Acculturative stress among Latina young adult immigrants: The mediating role of receiving community context.

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-110
Author(s):  
Michael G. Verile ◽  
Melissa M. Ertl ◽  
Frank R. Dillon ◽  
Mario De La Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Community Context ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Adult Immigrants

Sexual Dimorphism among the Kathmandu University Students Assessed by Anthropometric Studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (05) ◽  
pp. 20469-20472
Author(s):  
Shakya R ◽  
Bhattacharya SC ◽  
Shrestha R
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
University Students ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Clinically Normal ◽  
Crime Detection ◽  
Males And Females

Objectives: To observe the sexual dimorphism among the young adult age group ranging from 18-21 years, of Kathmandu University students by measuring craniofacial circumference and canthal distances. Rationale of the study: These data could be useful for establishing the craniofacial standards and adds an implementation on plastic surgery, crime detection as well as in the industrial field. Method: 300 clinically normal students of Kathmandu University aged between 18-21 years were examined for the study. Fronto-occipital circumference, outer and inner canthal distances were measured. All the parameters were compared between males and females. Result: The cranial circumference as well as the inner and outer canthal distance in males was found to be significantly higher as compared to the females. Conclusion: The results concluded that sexual dimorphism remarkably exists in young adults of Kathmandu University students.

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