On the following pages I’ll try to look at the situation of immigrants in the three
countries Germany, Sweden and Lithuania. I want to find out in which way poverty is
a problem for these people. Which are their chances on the labour market, their
educational chances, their health-situation, their living situation and their social
situation? Do they have a higher poverty risk than the established population? Which
specific problems do they have?
After describing the situation in each country I’ll try to make some comparisions and
find out the commonalities and differences.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. The situation of immigrants in Germany
3. The situation of immigrants in Sweden
4. The situation of immigrants in Lithuania
5. Comparision
6. Bibliography
Objectives and Topics
This paper examines the living conditions and poverty risks of immigrants in Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania to identify commonalities and differences in their social and economic integration. The study explores how factors such as labor market access, education, and health outcomes contribute to the specific challenges faced by migrant populations in these European countries.
- Analysis of migrant poverty risks compared to the native population.
- Evaluation of educational and labor market participation barriers.
- Comparison of social integration and welfare dependency across three nations.
- Examination of the impact of migration status on health and living situations.
- Distinction between countries of immigration and countries of emigration.
Excerpt from the Book
2. The situation of immigrants in Germany
The recruitment of foreign labour, the admission of refugees and the return of ethnic German settlers from former Eastern bloc countries caused large numbers of migrants to Germany. At the end of 2003 7.8 million immigrants lived in Germany which makes nearly 9% of the whole population. The number of foreign population remained nearly constant between 1999 and 2003 while the number of asylum seekers went down. From these 7.3. million immigrants 25% are from EU states, 26% are from Turkey and 8% are from Serbia and Montenegra. 47% of the immigrants are women, so that there is an increasing number of women among the foreign population in Germany. An especially high number of foreign population lives in big cities like Frankfurt am Main, München and Stuttgart and in smaller industrial towns. The foreign population is younger than the german population: In 2002 47% of the immigrants are between 18 and 40 years old, but only 30% of the Germans. Only 10% of the immigrants were older than 60 years, but 26% of the Germans. In spring 2000 26.6% of all 15-year old pupils had a migration background which means that at least one parent was born in a foreign state.
Children of a foreign origin don’t have such a good school education as german children which makes the chances for participation for these children worse. So only 10.3% of the german children visit the “Hauptschule” (a school which ends after 9 years of school attention), but 21.1% of the children with a foreign citizenship. 13.6% of the german children visit the “Realschule” (a school which ends after 10 years of school), but 9.1% of the migrant children.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: The author outlines the scope of the study, focusing on the social and economic situation of immigrants in three specific European countries.
2. The situation of immigrants in Germany: This chapter provides a statistical overview of the migrant population in Germany, highlighting significant disparities in education, employment, and poverty risks.
3. The situation of immigrants in Sweden: This section discusses Swedish integration policies and addresses the welfare challenges, health disparities, and social exclusion faced by immigrant communities.
4. The situation of immigrants in Lithuania: The chapter focuses on Lithuania's status as a country of emigration rather than immigration and notes the lack of comprehensive poverty-related data for foreign residents.
5. Comparision: This chapter synthesizes the findings, noting that while Germany and Sweden share similar patterns of integration challenges, Lithuania presents a distinct case due to different economic and migratory trends.
6. Bibliography: This section lists the academic reports, government publications, and online resources used throughout the research.
Keywords
Immigration, Germany, Sweden, Lithuania, Poverty, Labor Market, Social Integration, Education, Migration Background, Welfare, Unemployment, Social Security, Health Situation, Ethnic Settlers, Asylum Seekers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this paper?
The paper explores the socio-economic situation and poverty risks of immigrant populations in Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania.
What are the central themes discussed in the work?
Key themes include labor market participation, educational attainment, health conditions, housing, and social security dependency among migrants.
What is the core objective of this study?
The goal is to determine if immigrants face a higher poverty risk than the established population and to compare these outcomes across different European national contexts.
Which methodology does the author employ?
The study uses a comparative analysis based on secondary data, statistical reports, and government documentation regarding integration and poverty.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body details specific demographics, school education levels, employment statistics, and integration policies in the selected countries.
How is the work characterized by its keywords?
The work is defined by the intersection of migration studies, social policy, economic inequality, and European integration challenges.
Why is it difficult to compare Lithuania to Germany and Sweden?
Lithuania is primarily a country of emigration, and there is a lack of available statistical data regarding the poverty of immigrants within Lithuania compared to the other two countries.
What does the author conclude about the situation of migrants in Germany and Sweden?
The author identifies shared difficulties in both nations, specifically regarding higher risks of long-term unemployment, dependency on social security, and health disparities linked to working conditions.
- Citation du texte
- Jasmin Becker (Auteur), 2005, The poverty situation of immigrants compared between Germany, Sweden and Lithuania, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/39400
