Explanation of different theoretical concepts and definitions to the themes of ethnic minorities and work immigration.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Immigrant Minorities in Europe
- Ethnicity
- Urban Minorities
- Indigenous People
- Proto-nation-states or Ethnonationalist Movements
- Ethnic Groups in Pluralist Societies
- Urban Immigrant Minorities
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper analyzes the phenomenon of immigrant minorities in Europe, specifically focusing on non-European immigrant groups in Western European cities. It aims to explore the theoretical framework of ethnicity and its relevance in understanding the relationship between immigrant minorities and the host societies.
- The concept of ethnicity and its social construction
- Different types of ethnic groups, including urban minorities, indigenous people, proto-nation-states, and ethnic groups in pluralist societies
- The challenges faced by immigrant minorities, such as discrimination, disqualification, and cultural marginalization
- The relationship between immigrant minorities and the host state, exploring strategies of assimilation, segregation, and integration
- The impact of immigration on European societies and their cultural identities
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Immigrant Minorities in Europe: This section introduces the concept of immigration as a defining factor in the changing demographics and cultural landscape of Europe. It highlights the impact of immigration on the cultural identities of European societies and emphasizes the focus on non-European immigrant groups in Western European cities.
- Ethnicity: This chapter explores the concept of ethnicity, analyzing its definition, significance, and underlying theories. It examines the various criteria used to define ethnicity, including shared ancestry, culture, history, and territorial association, and discusses the social construction of ethnicity as a product of interaction and mutual comparison between groups.
- Urban Immigrant Minorities: This section delves into the specific characteristics and challenges faced by urban immigrant minorities in European cities. It contrasts immigrant minorities with indigenous people and explores the unique challenges they face, including discrimination in the labor market, cultural marginalization, and the loss of cultural identity.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper examines the concepts of ethnicity, immigrant minorities, cultural diversity, social construction, integration, assimilation, segregation, discrimination, cultural identity, and European societies. It focuses on the experiences of non-European immigrant groups in Western European cities and explores the complex relationship between immigrant minorities and the host societies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is "ethnicity" defined in this theoretical framework?
Ethnicity is viewed as a social construction based on shared culture, ancestry, and interaction between different groups in a society.
What are "urban immigrant minorities"?
They are non-European immigrant groups residing in Western European cities who often face specific challenges like labor market discrimination and cultural marginalization.
What is the difference between assimilation and integration?
Assimilation involves the minority group adopting the host culture entirely, while integration suggests a mutual process where the minority maintains its identity within the host society.
Which types of ethnic groups are discussed in the paper?
The paper distinguishes between urban minorities, indigenous people, ethnonationalist movements, and ethnic groups in pluralist societies.
What role does the host state play in the life of immigrant minorities?
The state determines the legal framework for immigration and chooses strategies ranging from segregation to integration, which impacts the cultural identity of the immigrants.
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- Thomas Paster (Autor:in), 2000, Immigrant Minorities in Europe - some theoretical remarks, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/3537
