The 2015 Swedish restrictive TIP on the limitation to permanent residence permit and family reunification has gained much critics and applauds. Critisms on health, social integration, and labour market participation of actual focus groups, and applauds on its economic boost in terms of reducing strains on the welfare system and number of refugees. The economic and social significances of the policy are evident. Therefore, looking at it through the lens of social reproduction and economic production, and integrating the environment aspect will offer extended insights on the policy issue at hand. However, there is limited research on the 2015 temporary restrictive immigration policies as a form of social integration policy in relation to how they address or not social reproduction and economic production, and the environment thus making it an interesting field to study. This paperwork fills up the gap and introduce immigration and integration as an area of study in social policy and economic performance. Also, focusing on social reproduction in relation to restrictive immigration and integration policy, consents focus and understandings on the question of refugees making, maintenance, production and reproduction abilities within the atmosphere of restrictive immigration and integration policy. Moreover, the paper will contribute with insights on how restrictive immigration and integration policies, as a certain form of social policy, can address or not refugees and immigrant’s social reproduction, boost or not boost economic growth, and impact the environment
Table of Contents
1. Background
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Policy problem, motivation
1.3 Method, Purpose and research question
1.4 Social policies in Sweden
1.5 Integration social policy in Sweden
1.6 Temporary immigration policy and maintainance requirement in Sweden
2. Literature review
3. Conceptual and Theoretical framework
3.1 Social Reproduction and human well-being
3.2 Economic growth and the needs of the market
3.3 The theory of the spirit level and environmental sustainability
3.4 Connection of the theories and the studied subject
4. Analysis and Discussions
4.1 Impact of TIP through the lens social reproduction and human well-being
4.2 Impacts of the Swedish TIP through the lens of Economic growth
4.3 Impact of the Swedish TIP through the lens of spirit level and environmental sustainability
5. Synergies and tensions between social, economy, and environment sustainability in accordance with the swedish TIP
6. Conclusion
7. References
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to examine the impacts of the 2015 Swedish Temporary Immigration Policy (TIP) by evaluating its consequences across social, economic, and environmental spheres. It investigates how restrictive measures regarding permanent residency and family reunification influence the social reproduction of refugees, the performance of the Swedish labor market, and broader environmental sustainability goals.
- Analysis of social reproduction and refugee well-being under restrictive policies.
- Evaluation of economic growth, labor market participation, and skill development.
- Application of the "spirit level theory" to assess environmental sustainability.
- Exploration of synergies and conflicts between social policy, economic needs, and environmental protection.
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4.1 Impact of TIP through the lens social reproduction and human well-being
It is considered that the policy has instigated psychological ill-being through increased rates of stress, regret emotions, sleeping difficulties, challenges in planing lives, worries, depressions, and senses of unsafety amongst refugees due to limited possibilities to family reunify, restrictive requirements of housings and full-employments for the purposes of cumulating chances of of permanent permit and even family-reunifying (Red Cross,2018).
“ I could not feel happy over that I got a permit; it felt just like they changed tine of my LMA-Card. Now when I get one year permit I feel more stress. What will happen to me later? What will happen to my families?” (Interviewee, cited in red cross, 2018)
Moreover, the policy has also resulted to decreased incentives and motivations to learning languages and education in preference to work just for the purpose of aquiring a permanent permit and family-reunifying (Ibid). Therefore, this has resulted to refugees choosing under qualified jobs characterised by exploitation for the purposes of fullfilling requirements just as previously stated earlier (Ibid).
“I wanted to study but I do not know if I will stay after 13 months or not.I want to study to be police, but it is not possible. Then iam thinking of starting my own company. But I so not know if I will stay” (Interviewee, cited in red cross, 2018,p.7)
Summary of Chapters
1. Background: Provides the context of the 2015 migration crisis and introduces the Swedish Temporary Immigration Policy (TIP) as a restrictive measure affecting residency and family reunification.
2. Literature review: Discusses existing research on the socio-economic impacts of restrictive immigration policies and their relation to economic growth and well-being.
3. Conceptual and Theoretical framework: Establishes a theoretical basis using social reproduction theory, economic growth models, and the "spirit level" theory for environmental sustainability.
4. Analysis and Discussions: Evaluates the policy through the lenses of social well-being, economic performance, and environmental impact.
5. Synergies and tensions between social, economy, and environment sustainability in accordance with the swedish TIP: Explores the conflicts and overlapping goals between social equity, market demands, and ecological stability.
6. Conclusion: Summarizes the findings, highlighting how the policy's restrictive nature presents a conflict between demographic control and the successful social reproduction and integration of refugees.
7. References: Lists the academic and official sources utilized throughout the research.
Keywords
Temporary Immigration Policy, TIP, Social Reproduction, Sweden, Refugee Integration, Economic Growth, Environmental Sustainability, Well-being, Maintenance Requirement, Family Reunification, Social Policy, Labor Market, Spirit Level Theory, Human Capital, Inequality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research examines the impacts of the 2015 Swedish Temporary Immigration Policy (TIP) on refugees, specifically looking at how restrictive residency and family reunification requirements affect their social reproduction, economic participation, and their broader integration into Swedish society.
What are the primary themes discussed?
The study centers on the intersection of three key areas: social reproduction and human well-being, economic growth and market needs, and environmental sustainability.
What is the primary research goal?
The primary goal is to determine if the restrictive TIP successfully manages refugee numbers while fostering integration, or if it inadvertently hinders the long-term well-being and productivity of the refugee population.
Which scientific methodology is utilized?
The paper employs content analysis and a review of relevant academic literature, theoretical frameworks, and official reports to explore the impacts of the TIP.
What is addressed in the main analysis?
The main body of the work analyzes the policy's impact on psychological well-being, labor market motivations, economic productivity, and its adherence to "spirit level" indicators related to environmental sustainability.
How is the work characterized by its keywords?
The work is characterized by its focus on restrictive immigration policies, social reproduction, economic growth, and the tension between state-level demographic control and individual human well-being.
How does the "spirit level theory" apply to this research?
The author uses this theory to argue that social inequality, triggered by restrictive immigration policies, erodes community spirit and social responsibility, which are essential components for achieving environmental sustainability goals.
What conflict does the author identify regarding population growth?
The author notes a tension between the need for population growth to sustain economic production and tax bases versus the desire for lower population levels to reduce environmental degradation and resource consumption.
- Citar trabajo
- Leticia Tusemererwa (Autor), 2019, Social reproduction, economic growth, and environmental sustainability in the era of restrictive immigration and integration policies, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/504611
