ISBN:
9781857282573
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (165 p)
Parallel Title:
Print version Racism In Europe : The Challenge For Youth Policy And Youth Work
DDC:
305.8/0094
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
This accessible text provides a comparative perspective on racism in Europe as experienced and exhibited by young people. It offers a clear analysis of the causes of racism and nationalism and examines public policies designed to have a positive effect.; This book is intended as a supplementary text for undergraduate and postgraduate students in social work, social policy, sociology and political science, and as an essential text for students on professional courses in youth and community work
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on the contributors; 1 Racism, youth policy and youth work in Europe: a fragmented picture; Introductory comments; Explanation of terms; (a) Racism; (b) Youth policy; (c) Youth work; (d) The countries selected; Themes and approaches; Racism in youth policy and youth work: the need for challenge and change; Reference; 2 Understanding and tackling racism among young people in the United Kingdom; Introduction; The United Kingdom today; "Race" in Britain; (a) Immigration and settlement
Description / Table of Contents:
(b) Organized racist and fascist activity(c) Anti-racist movements; Youth policy and youth work; Educational approaches to tackling racism; (a) Monocultural approaches; (b) Multicultural approaches; (c) Anti-racist approaches; (d) Cultural and political approaches; The way forward?; Notes; References; 3 Racism in The Netherlands: the challenge for youth policy and youth work; Ethnic minorities in The Netherlands; History; Immigration and minority policy; Demography; The socio-economic position; Racism and anti-racism in The Netherlands; Racism: youth policy and youth work; Youth policy
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Youth workThe school as an intermediary; Research; Conclusion; Notes; References and further reading; 4 Emigration to immigration: young people in a changing Spain; Introduction: migration processes and social reality; Emigration: Spain as a country of origin; Entry to Spain: a country of transit and destination; Gypsies: foreigners in their own country; Racism and xenophobia in Spanish society: a matter of concern; Racism and social research; Politics and social legislation in Spain; From emigration policies to immigration policies; The politics of youth policy
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Initiatives and experiences in youth workConclusion; References and further reading; 5 Racism in the new Germany: examining the causes, looking for answers; Introduction; Racial violence and the power of labelling; Changes in the discussion of the term right-wing extremism; Germany as an immigrant society; Ethnic inequality; Racism in the former FRG and GDR; National Socialism and racism; The new Federal Republic of Germany; Some results of recent empirical youth research; Is it the fault of single mothers and of anti-authoritarian education?; Gender and racism
Description / Table of Contents:
Practical approaches in work with young people against racism and exclusion Ill ConclusionNotes; References and further reading; 6 Towards multi-cultural and anti-racist youth work in Flanders; Introduction; Background information; Young people in Belgian and Flemish society; Racism and anti-racist policy in Belgiu·m and Flanders; Youth work: a powerful resource in the Flemish community; (a) Movements for adolescents and young adults; (b) Youth movements; (c) Youth clubs; (d) Creativity workshops; (e) The playground movement; (f) Grab bag activities; (g) Youth arts groups
Description / Table of Contents:
(h) Political organizations for adolescents and young adults
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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