ISBN:
9781786357816
,
9781787146303
Sprache:
Englisch
Seiten:
1 online resource (326 pages)
Ausgabe:
First edition.
Paralleltitel:
Living in two homes
Paralleltitel:
Print version Herold, Mariella Espinoza Living in Two Homes : Integration, Identity and Education of Transnational Migrants in a Globalized World
DDC:
304.8
Schlagwort(e):
Transnationalism
;
Immigrants Cultural assimilation
;
Immigrants Education
;
Electronic books
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Migration
;
Integration
;
Identität
;
Schule
;
Ausbildung
Kurzfassung:
This book gathers researchers from across the globe to examine paradigms, policies, and practices for developing an inclusive intercultural and transnational framework to reduce societal inequities brought about by transnational migration. This is necessary to positively integrate culturally-diverse families into schools and societies
Kurzfassung:
Front Cover -- Living in Two Homes: Integration, Identity and Education of Transnational Migrants in a Globalized World -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- References -- Part I: Integration -- Chapter 1 Mexican Immigrants Integration in the Midwest: A Case Study -- Brief Background -- Contribution of Immigrants from Mexican Origin to the Economy -- Contribution to U.S. Culture and Society -- Introduction -- Methods -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Characteristic of the Sample -- Family Size -- Citizenship -- Economic Integration -- Cultural Integration -- Marriage -- Friendships -- Participation in Associations -- Cultural and Ethnic/National Identification -- Prejudice and Discrimination -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Immigrant Entrepreneurship and Mixed Cultural Competencies: Ethnographic Perspectives from Turkish Business People in Germany -- Ethnicity and Entrepreneurship -- German-Turkish Entrepreneurship in Berlin -- A Bakery -- A Furniture Shop -- A Café-Restaurant -- A Cafeteria-Imbiss -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Immigrants and Trade Unions in Italy: What Prospects for Mobility and Careers? A Reflection Starting from the Role of Union Delegates -- Trade Unions and Immigration: A Complex Relation -- Forms of Inclusion and Participation of Immigrant Workers in the Union -- Mobility and Career within the Union: The Italian Case of Cgil and Cisl of Milan -- Reasons and Actions for Promoting Internal Mobility of Foreign Members -- The Direct Experience of the Delegates: Motivation, Role, Expectations -- Concluding Remarks: Are Mobility and an Internal Career within the Unions Possible for Immigrants? -- References -- Chapter 4 Migrants in Germany: Psychological Well-Being and Integration -- Theoretical Background
Kurzfassung:
Migrants in Germany -- Integration of Migrants in Germany in General and into the German Health-Care System in Particular -- The Impact of Migration on the Psychological Well-Being of Migrants in Germany -- Psychological Theories of Migrant Adaptation -- The Acculturation Theory -- The Theory of Acculturative Stress -- The Theory of Bicultural Identity -- Empirical Research -- Methods -- Design -- Participants -- Instruments -- Analysis -- Results -- Facilitating Factors -- Hindering Factors -- Perceived Migration-Related Stress Factors -- Discussion -- Implications for Future Research -- Practical Implications -- References -- Chapter 5 From 'White Australia Policy' to 'Multicultural' Australia: Italian and Other Migrant Settlement in Australia -- Introduction -- The Early Days of Australian Multicultural Migration Approach -- Towards Asia and the United States: A Strategic Transition -- The Shifting Migration Pattern: From Poor Continental Europeans towards Wealthy Asian Investors -- Australia in the Asian Century? -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Identity -- Chapter 6 Kurdish Identity in Turkey and Educational Opportunities in Istanbul: The Case of Young Migrants -- Kurds and Kurdish Culture -- Troubled Relations between the Turkish State and Kurds -- Istanbul as a Center of Culture and Education -- Education in Turkey and Kurdish Language -- Methodology of Presented Study -- Education and Turkish Predatory Identity -- Educational Opportunities for Kurds in Istanbul -- Conclusion -- Funding -- References -- Chapter 7 Always a Foreigner? Ethnic Identity Construction and Belonging among Youth of Immigrant Origin in Norway -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Field Sites and Methodology -- Furuset, Oslo -- Lillehammer -- Methods and Ethical Considerations -- Theoretical Framework -- Ethnic Identification and Multiple Selves
Kurzfassung:
Minority and Majority Perspectives -- Notions of Hybridity and Social Classification -- "One Foot in Two Cultures" (or Living In-Between Two Cultures) -- Aspects of Ethnic Identification -- The Importance of Appearance: Skin Color -- The Importance of Appearance: Clothing -- The Importance of Language -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Integrating a New Diaspora: Transnational Events by Brazilians in Japan, the United States, and Europe -- Mapping a New Diaspora -- Media Event: Brazilians United by the Same Emotion? -- Political Event: Building a Bridge between the Brazilian Government and the Diaspora Communities -- Business Event: Exporting Know-How from Japan to the United States -- Cultural Event: Spreading from the United States to Europe and Japan -- Conclusion: New Connections and Its Implications -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 9 Changes in the Personal Networks of Young Immigrants in Sweden -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Explaining Changes in the Personal Networks of Young Immigrants -- National Origin Similarity -- Contextual Opportunities and Constraints -- Important Life Events -- Data and Methods -- The Sample -- Personal Network Delineation -- Network Changes -- Findings -- The Composition of Core Networks by National Origin -- Who Increasingly Associates with National Origin Similar Others? -- Changes on the Relationship Level -- Conclusions -- References -- Part III: Education -- Chapter 10 School Integration as a Sociological Construct: Measuring Multiethnic Classrooms' Integration in Italy -- How Diverse Is the Italian Population and What Challenges Do Migration Create to the Education System? -- Ethnic School Composition and Its Implications -- Researching School Integration: A Study Conducted in Lombardy -- The Two Dimensions of School Integration -- Educational Achievement as a Factor of Integration
Kurzfassung:
School Climate as a Factor of Integration -- Integration as an Effect of the Cultural Mix: How Much and What Kind? -- References -- Chapter 11 Meeting Great Expectations: The Experiences of Minority Students at a Canadian University -- Constructions of Diversity -- Admission Policies, Discrimination and Resources -- The Impacts of Changing Demographics and Admission Policies on Racialized Students -- Methodology -- Results -- Striving to Be Recognized as an Individual in an Environment of Stereotyping -- Gaining Superior Academic and Extracurricular Supports for Holistic Admissions -- Facing Some Perceived Challenges in University -- Discussion and Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- About the Editors -- About the Authors -- Index
URL:
https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/doi/10.1108/9781786357816
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