Identification of Various Dimensions and Indicators of Immigrant Integration Into Global Scenarios

2021 ◽  
pp. 247-260
Author(s):  
Rouf Ahmad Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Immigrant Integration ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
Host Society ◽  
Integration Of Immigrants ◽  
Successful Integration

Integration of immigrants is at the forefront of policy concerns in many countries. Simultaneously, there is an increasing focus on the role of the receiving society for achieving a higher degree of integration of immigrants. In recent decades, the successful integration of immigrants into a host country's society, economy, and polity has become a major issue for policymakers. For social cohesion and inclusive growth and the ability of migrants to become self-reliant, productive citizens the integration of immigrants and of their children is vibrant. This chapter identifies various dimensions and indicators involved in integration of immigrants into a host society. There are always concerns about successful integration; however, this is not determined solely by the actions immigrants take and the resources they possess. The reception—supportive, neutral, or negative—they receive from the host community plays a critical role. In this direction, this chapter also highlights various challenges and gaps that are involved in immigrant integration.

scholarly journals RELIGION AND THE IMMIGRANT: EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF RELIGION IN THE SETTLEMENT OF IMMIGRANTS OF LUTHERAN ORIGIN IN KENYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Richard Ondicho Otiso
Keyword(s):  
Social Factors ◽  
Immigrant Integration ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Host Society ◽  
Lutheran Church ◽  
Integration Of Immigrants ◽  
New Policies ◽  
Global Population ◽  
Culture And Language

In the making of a new home, immigrants have always wanted to settle with people that share similar religious beliefs, given that religion is the only common point that offers universality contrary to culture and other social factors that are subject to change in respect with the surrounding. Given the increase in the global population statistics of the Lutheran church, this article presented a case study of the lives and activities of immigrants of Lutheran origin in Kenya. Based on the existing literature, factors like the religiosity, culture and language of the host community will be analyzed. Moreover, the major finding of this study identifies that the separation between immigrants and locals is based on the fact that there is lack of a common language between the two parties. Emphasis was put on language as the biggest unifying factor. A realization of the factors that hinder integration of immigrants into the host society as explained in this article will aid in the formulation of new policies by the Lutheran church of Kenya and as well go a long way in resolving the existing barriers to immigrant integration

Sweden’s immigrant integration policy: the role of language

2020 ◽  
pp. 133-137
Author(s):  
Vladyslav Butenko ◽  
Aleksei Chekmazov
Keyword(s):  
Language Policy ◽  
Immigrant Integration ◽  
Host Society ◽  
Integration Policy ◽  
Immigrants And Refugees ◽  
Political Discourses ◽  
Integration Of Immigrants ◽  
Migration Flows ◽  
Immigrant Integration Policy

The increase in migration flows in 2010–2011 and 2015–2016 has brought the issue of immigrants’ integration in European countries to a qualitatively new level. The integration of immigrants and refugees is one of the central topics in academic and political discourses. This essay presents short analysis of the Swedish language policy towards integration of immigrants and refugees. The importance of this topic is determined by the fact that language is one of the instruments of inclusion in the host society.

scholarly journals Education and inclusive growth in West Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwatosin Adeniyi ◽  
Patricia Iyore Ajayi ◽  
Abdulfatai Adekunle Adedeji
Keyword(s):  
West Africa ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run

PurposeMany West African countries face the challenge of growth inclusiveness. The region is also facing challenges of equipping its teeming population with high-quality skills despite many reforms and initiatives introduced in the past. This study, thus, identifies education as a crucial contributory factor to growth inclusiveness in the region. It, therefore, examined the role of education in growth inclusiveness in West Africa between 1990 and 2017.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilised different proxies to capture quantity and quality dimensions of education. The unit root and ARDL “Bounds” tests were employed at a preliminary stage. Based on the preliminary tests, the study explored autoregressive distributed lags modelling technique to capture the short-run and long-run dynamic effects.FindingsThe empirical results reveal a positive impact of school enrolment measures in most of the countries in both short-run and long-run. Education quality measure exerts positive impact and significant in few countries under consideration.Practical implicationsThese countries should give adequate attention to quality when designing education policy to foster their inclusive growth.Originality/valueThis study highlights the critical role of education in the inclusive growth pursuit. Education quantity is important to growth inclusiveness but the quality of education is more fundamental. The quality of education possessed determine to a large extent, what individual can contribute to the productive activities within the economy and accessibility to benefits from economic prosperity.

scholarly journals Minority Rights for Immigrants: From Multiculturalism to Civic Participation

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (19) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Elisa Ortega Velázquez
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
International Law ◽  
Minority Rights ◽  
The United States ◽  
Immigrant Integration ◽  
Host Society ◽  
Integration Policies ◽  
Integration Of Immigrants ◽  
International Obligations

This article asserts that according to international law, immigrants do have rights as a minority, and in abiding by their international obligations, States are obligated to implement policies that safeguard these rights and, in this way, facilitate the integration of immigrants into the host society. However, there are a number of elements that make the practical enforcement of these rights and the implementation of such policies rather complex. Thus, a series of international law provisions are first reviewed so as to be able to establish the foundations of our views. Secondly, we summarize and analyze the main trends of integration policies in three of the main Western immigration countries: Canada, the United States and the Netherlands, in order to broadly present the actions and results. Lastly, we conclude that immigrant integration projects fail to respect immigrants’ rights as a minority and that more effort should be made to comply with the international obligations States have assumed.

Policies Of Preservation And Protection Of The Culture And Identity Of Immigrants

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 392-397
Author(s):  
Cristina Ariton-Gelan
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Immigrant Integration ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Cultural Integration ◽  
Intercultural Skills ◽  
Religious Dialogue ◽  
Integration Of Immigrants ◽  
The Media

Abstract This paper addresses the phenomenon of immigrant integration within a community in terms of what is currently called cultural integration, with landmarks such as government policies in the European community and the ways to implement in practice. This theme is approached from two angles: the way in which organizations can provide services that are more accessible to immigrants- and which help increase their sense of belonging and civic participation - which means employment of migrants to participate actively in society. The first angle of approach relates to the ways in which different institutions and organizations involved in the integration of immigrants (by providing social services to them) can develop the latter’s intercultural skills. The second angle of approach concerns the ways in which immigrants and non-immigrants can be mobilized around different facets of active citizenship or around religious dialogue. Realizing a synergy of the two angles of approach in terms of cultural integration of immigrants, an important aspect of this paper is to argue the issue of interpretation of the role of the media in this context.

scholarly journals The Role of Cities in the Integration of Immigrants in Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-181
Author(s):  
Lucyna Rajca
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
National Level ◽  
Diversity Management ◽  
Immigrant Integration ◽  
Integration Policy ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Integration Policies ◽  
Integration Of Immigrants ◽  
Intercultural Integration

In the era of migration, cities play an important role in integrating immigrants and promoting social cohesion. Sometimes they create and implement integration policies different from these at a national level. The state-run civic integration programs question the thesis of the growing role of cities as these programs have resulted in centralizing integration policies and reducing their role. In recent years, large European cities have been implementing a cultural diversity management model referred to as “intercultural integration”. They have also adopted mainstream policies targeted at the entire population. In terms of immigrant integration policy Polish large cities have recently been following a pattern set by their Western European counterparts. This results from the availability of European funds and trends towards cultural diversity rather than challenges.

scholarly journals Good Practices of the European Union Countries Regarding the Integration of Refugees and Migrants

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-55
Author(s):  
Desislava Mladenova Argirova
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
National Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Host Society ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Migrant Communities

The countries of the European Union, which are final destinations or transit for refugees and migrants, face many social, humanitarian and financial challenges. They are expected to invest efforts and resources to enable migrant communities and the host society to activate their abilities, qualities and skills to build social cohesion and well-being between them. Local administrations provide many services that directly affect the integration of migrants and there-fore have a greater capacity to support the process of social cohesion, as opposed to governance at national level, which in many cases hinders local government initiatives to address social and economic problems arising from immigration. Integration is an extremely individual process and individual needs must be taken into account by the various institutions involved in this activity. Refugee integration is one of the indicators of democratic society, an indicator of the development and promotion of human rights and freedoms. It is a continuous and dynamic process that requires efforts and readiness on the part of refugees to adapt to their host society without having to give up their cultural identity, and therefore - readiness and understanding on the part of the host community and public institutions to perceive refugees as equal persons of themselves. Integration is a long-term two-way process of mutual adjustment of incoming immigrants and citizens of the host country.

scholarly journals Specificity of integration policy in Quebec

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (28-29) ◽  
pp. 224-233
Author(s):  
Dariya Logvinova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Integration ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Immigration Policy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Immigrant Integration ◽  
Integration Policy ◽  
Policy Success ◽  
Integration Of Immigrants ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Significant Support

Quebec's historical experience in the field of immigrant integration has always been relatively positive, and mass immigration has received significant support among the population. The special Quebec model of immigration policy deserves international attention and is relevant for study. However, the success of the management of immigration processes is only partially related to policy, and this cannot simply be transferred to another context, other countries, so the issue needs to be considered more broadly. So, the article examines the economic and social integration of immigrants in Quebec, the impact of immigration on social cohesion in the province, the economic situation for new immigrants and the second generation (their children), as well as the relevance of Quebec society discrimination and racism, the general attitude of Quebec residents to the immigration situation in the province. Having studied the specifics of integration policy in Quebec, we will try to conclude whether this policy is effective enough, whether it has some shortcomings, if so, what exactly and how it is possible to correct them. Is the deep and procedurally soft social integration of immigrants one of the results of this policy success what is the level of influence of the policy of multiculturalism on a fairly strong social cohesion? We will also try to find out whether there has been some progress in economic integration, as well as how Quebecians feel about the influx of immigrants to the province and how immigrants themselves evaluate their decision to move to Quebec, and answer the question: why racism or discrimination is minimal in Quebec, compared to the United States and many other European countries.

The Role of the SLP in Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening and Assessment

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Philofsky
Keyword(s):  
Language Development ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Notable Increase ◽  
Screening Assessment ◽  
Critical Components

AbstractRecent prevalence estimates for autism have been alarming as a function of the notable increase. Speech-language pathologists play a critical role in screening, assessment and intervention for children with autism. This article reviews signs that may be indicative of autism at different stages of language development, and discusses the importance of several psychometric properties—sensitivity and specificity—in utilizing screening measures for children with autism. Critical components of assessment for children with autism are reviewed. This article concludes with examples of intervention targets for children with ASD at various levels of language development.

A critical role of iNOS-derived Nitric Oxide (NO) and progesterone in implantation

1998 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 115A-115A
Author(s):  
K CHWALISZ ◽  
E WINTERHAGER ◽  
T THIENEL ◽  
R GARFIELD
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Critical Role
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