Community Cohesion And Migration

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Communities and Local Government Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 021552182X

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Community Cohesion and Migration by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Communities and Local Government Committee Pdf

A new form of migration is evident, with many economic migrants not planning to stay long term, and this presents challenges for integration and cohesion. Many migrants make significant contributions to local communities, for instance working in our public services such as the NHS. The arrival of new migrants need not have a detrimental effect on cohesion, although it can have a negative effect on community cohesion, particularly in areas that are experiencing a rapid pace of change and/or deprivation. There is significant public anxiety about migration, some of which arises from practical concerns about its effect on local communities. Such concerns include: the limited English of new arrivals; the problems associated with Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) lived in by migrants; a perceived increase in anti-social behaviour; and pressures on public services. Recent migration has placed pressures on local public services in areas that have experienced rapid inward migration, including pressures on schools, translation services, social care, English language teaching, policing and the NHS. These pressures are currently left unfunded by Government, because resource allocations are being made on the basis of flawed population data, and this shortfall should be addressed immediately. The Committee calls for concerted action by Government, local authorities and community groups to address the concerns and problem areas and to encourage integration and involvement. The Government has to ensure that English language tuition is accessible to migrants, as demand far outstrips supply at present.

Author : Steven Vertovec
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015048864410

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Migration and Social Cohesion by Steven Vertovec Pdf

This work examines the common assumption that immigrants contribute to the breakdown of social cohesion. In fact, research shows that immigrants contribute much to to their adopted societies economically, socially, culturally and politically. A numberof key works are referenced.

Author : Jill Rutter
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447314615

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Moving Up and Getting On by Jill Rutter Pdf

The question of immigration is a perennial hot topic in politics around the world. What gets far less attention is what happens to immigrants after their arrival—how they integrate into their newly chosen societies. This book draws on fieldwork in London and eastern England, analyzing and critiquing the effectiveness of recent policies that aim to promote integration and social cohesion. Successful management of immigration, Jill Rutter argues, requires a greater emphasis on the social aspects of integration and opportunities for meaningful social interactions between migrants and long-settled residents, particularly in workplaces.

Author : Ruud Koopmans,Bram Lancee,Merlin Schaeffer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000031331

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Social Cohesion and Immigration in Europe and North America by Ruud Koopmans,Bram Lancee,Merlin Schaeffer Pdf

Concerns about immigration and the rising visibility of minorities have triggered a lively scholarly debate on the consequences of ethnic diversity for trust, cooperation, and other aspects of social cohesion. In this accessibly written volume, leading scholars explore where, when, and why ethnic diversity affects social cohesion by way of analyses covering the major European immigration countries, as well as the United States and Canada. They explore the merits of competing theoretical accounts and give rare insights into the underlying mechanisms through which diversity affects social cohesion. The volume offers a nuanced picture of the topic by explicitly exploring the conditions under which ethnic diversity affects the ‘glue’ that holds societies together. With its interdisciplinary perspective and contributions by sociologists, political scientists, social psychologists, as well as economists, the book offers the most comprehensive analysis of the link between ethnic diversity and social cohesion that is currently available.

Author : M. Hickman,N. Mai,H. Crowley
Publisher : Springer
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137015174

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Migration and Social Cohesion in the UK by M. Hickman,N. Mai,H. Crowley Pdf

Based on a flagship research project for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's Immigration and Inclusion programme, this book argues that social cohesion is achieved through people (new arrivals as well as the long-term settled) being able to resolve the conflicts and tensions within their day-to-day lives in ways that they find positive and viable.

Author : Rutter, Jill
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781447314639

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Moving up and getting on by Rutter, Jill Pdf

In most developed countries immigration policy is high on the political agenda. But what happens to migrants after their arrival – integration and social cohesion – has received less attention, yet these conditions matter to migrants and to wider society. Drawing on fieldwork in London and eastern England, Moving up and getting on is the first accessible, yet comprehensive, text to critique the effectiveness of recent integration and social cohesion policies and calls for a stronger political leadership. Written for those interested in public policy, the book argues that if the UK is to be successful in managing migration, there needs to be greater emphasis on the social aspects of integration and opportunities for meaningful social contact between migrants and longer-settled residents, particularly in the workplace.

Author : Dr Merlin Schaeffer
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781409469407

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Ethnic Diversity and Social Cohesion by Dr Merlin Schaeffer Pdf

Exploring the debate within social sciences on the consequences of ethnic diversity for social cohesion and the production of public goods, this book draws on extensive survey data from Germany to engage with questions surrounding the relationship between ethnic diversity and issues such as welfare provision and the erosion of public trust and civic engagement in Europe. It moves away from the question of whether there is in fact a universal correlation between ethnic diversity and social cohesion in order to focus on the reasons for which people's reciprocity and trust might be reduced in more ethnically diverse areas. Drawing attention to the importance of peoples' perceptions of diversity in explaining levels of social cohesion, Ethnic Diversity and Social Cohesion shows how specific types of perceived diversity can help explain the reasons for which ethnic diversity is associated with declines in social cohesion, and the contexts and conditions in which this occurs. The book also outlines potential courses of action, revealing the important roles of residential segregation, children and interethnic partners in overcoming barriers of language, values and cognitive bias. A rigorous, timely study of ethnic diversity and its relation to liberal democracy as a form of deliberative conflict that requires certain levels of trust, shared values and engagement, Ethnic Diversity and Social Cohesion will be of interest to policy makers, sociologists and political scientists working in the fields of race and migration, ethnic diversity and community cohesion.

Author : Marjorie Mayo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Emigration and immigration
ISBN : 144732935X

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Changing Communities by Marjorie Mayo Pdf

Author : Martin Bulmer,John Solomos
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1138060224

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Multiculturalism, Social Cohesion and Immigration by Martin Bulmer,John Solomos Pdf

Multiculturalism, Social Cohesion and Immigration brings together original research that addresses key facets of the changing dynamics of race, multiculturalism and immigration in contemporary British society. The various chapters in this volume tackle important social and political issues such as ethnic diversity and segregation, post-race politics, contact and threat hypotheses, national identity, anti-racist mobilisation and whiteness. It provides an important insight into the dynamics of contemporary British society. This book was originally published as a special issue of Ethnic and Racial Studies.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Communities and Local Government Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Community development
ISBN : 0101748922

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Community Cohesion and Migration by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Communities and Local Government Committee Pdf

Author : OECD,European Union
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264234024

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Indicators of Immigrant Integration 2015 Settling In by OECD,European Union Pdf

This publication presents and discusses the integration outcomes of immigrants and their children through 27 indicators organised around five areas: Employment, education and skills, social inclusion, civic engagement and social cohesion.

Author : Nils Holtug
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198797043

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The Politics of Social Cohesion by Nils Holtug Pdf

"The Politics of Social Cohesion considers in greater detail the impact of immigration on social cohesion and egalitarian redistribution. First, it critically scrutinizes an influential argument, according to which immigration leads to ethnic diversity, which again tends to undermine trust and solidarity and so the social basis for redistribution. According to this argument, immigration should be severely restricted. Second, it considers the suggestion that, in response to worries about immigration, states should promote a shared identity to foster social cohesion in the citizenry"--

Author : Martin Bulmer,John Solomos
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317377665

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Multiculturalism, Social Cohesion and Immigration by Martin Bulmer,John Solomos Pdf

Multiculturalism, Social Cohesion and Immigration brings together original research that addresses key facets of the changing dynamics of race, multiculturalism and immigration in contemporary British society. The various chapters in this volume tackle important social and political issues such as ethnic diversity and segregation, post-race politics, contact and threat hypotheses, national identity, anti-racist mobilisation and whiteness. It provides an important insight into the dynamics of contemporary British society. This book was originally published as a special issue of Ethnic and Racial Studies.

Author : Roel Jennissen,Mark Bovens,Godfried Engbersen,Meike Bokhorst
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783031142246

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Migration Diversity and Social Cohesion by Roel Jennissen,Mark Bovens,Godfried Engbersen,Meike Bokhorst Pdf

This open access book shows policymakers which initiatives work when responding to the increasing diversity in cities, towns and neighborhood's. In recent times, policymakers have grappled with ways of responding to this increase, which has resulted in a plethora of policy initiatives, some more effective than others. Bringing together a large amount of research and evidence-based policy recommendations, this book offers both a sense of strategic direction as well as more specific, actionable advice. It brings together a remarkable mixture of policy areas that touch upon issues of diversity, immigration policy, education, and labour policy. It is of benefit and importance to all those making policies for a country with increasing immigration.

Author : Migration Policy Institute,Bertelsmann Stiftung
Publisher : Verlag Bertelsmann Stiftung
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783867934749

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Rethinking National Identity in the Age of Migration by Migration Policy Institute,Bertelsmann Stiftung Pdf

Greater mobility and migration have brought about unprecedented levels of diversity that are transforming communities across the Atlantic in fundamental ways, sparking uncertainty over who the "we" is in a society. As publics fear loss of their national identity and values, the need is greater than ever to reinforce the bonds that tie communities together. Yet, while a consensus may be emerging as to what has not worked well, little thought has been given to developing a new organizing principle for community cohesion. Such a vision needs to smooth divisions between immigration's "winners and losers," blunt extremism, and respond smartly to changing community and national identities. This volume will examine the lessons that can be drawn from various approaches to immigrant integration and managing diversity in North America and Europe. The book delivers recommendations on what policymakers must do to build and reinforce inclusiveness given the realities on each side of the Atlantic. It offers insights into the next generation of policies that can (re)build inclusive societies and bring immigrants and natives together in pursuit of shared futures.