This book shares the stories and reflections of 40 foreign-born activists in different European states. The immigrants vividly report on their paths into active participation in the societies in which they live. They reflect on their own role as links and mediators between different groups, as role models and door openers for newcomers and young second-generation immigrants, and as admonishers and advocates. The stories encompass unique experiences of special persons, but they also illustrate general challenges for the integration of immigrants in Europe. All those who are interested in migration and integration issues should find the book interesting and inspiring reading. In addition, adult educators may find real-life examples for their workshops and courses. Careful introductions and complementary information-boxes support this purpose.
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The Author: Dita Vogel is a senior research fellow in the Migration Research Group at the Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWI). She has published numerous studies and articles on political, economic and social migration issues in a comparative perspective and particularly focuses on irregular migration, migration policy and on civic participation of immigrants. The author served in research and teaching positions at the University of Bremen (1989-1997) and University of Oldenburg (1998-2007).
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kart. Condition: Wie neu. 149 S. : Ill., graph. Darst. ; 21 cm Tadelloses Exemplar. - Table of contents -- Introduction: Why this book, and why in this way? 13 -- 1. Why this book? 13 -- 2. Why experiences of highly active immigrants? 14 -- 3. Why these interviewees and topics? 14 -- 4. Why these excerpts? 16 -- 5. Why this way of presentation? 17 -- 6. Why so little information about the countries? 17 -- Stories and reflections of highly active immigrants -- Active immigrants as agents of integration: Bridging gaps 23 -- 1. Improving Chinese-Irish relations with a centre: Building -- bridges over gaps 25 -- 2. Promoting cultural interaction from an Islamic point of view: -- An imam presents his activities 28 -- 3. Helping newcomers in their integration path: A Sri Lankan -- in a cold country 31 -- 4. Mediation to avoid conflicts: An Eastern European in Portugal 33 -- 5. Developing a French-Turkish identity: Consulting and -- training in an intercultural framework 36 -- Dealing with stereotyping, discrimination and racism 39 -- 6. A communicative bridge in situations of mutual ignorance: -- Marketing intercultural tolerance in Ireland 42 -- 7. Volunteering and showing self-confidence in face of -- discrimination: An immigrant from a powerful state 44 -- 8. Fight against racism without emphasising it: An African in a -- Baltic state 46 -- 9. Following Communist ideals where he lives: A Moroccan -- migrant in Europe 49 -- 10. Old and new immigrants: A woman from a former colony -- confronted with new European immigration 51 -- 11. Language and bureaucracy as barriers: Interpreting between -- Russians and Germans 53 -- 12. Strengthening of nationalism abroad: A Romanian in Italy 55 -- Immigrant organisations: Organising immigrants 57 -- 13. Mirror organisations: Bringing activities from Ukraine to Europe 59 -- 14. Organising as individual and collective need: A Ukrainian -- activist in Italy 61 -- 15. From individual help to specialised counselling: Ukrainian -- organisations in Greece 64 -- 16. From second-generation support to a comprehensive centre: -- Chinese organising in an UK environment 66 -- 17. Organisational continuity and thinking in projects: Being -- activated and activating others 69 -- Personalities: Five personality types of (immigrant) activists 71 -- 18. The challenge seeker: Combining professional social work -- with private engagement 74 -- 19. The opportunity taker: Changing roles of an African -- in a changing Slovenian society 77 -- 20. The volunteer: An American helping and making contacts 80 -- 21. The artist: Strong controversial personalities competing for -- leadership 83 -- 22. The impeded executive: Leadership in the trade union -- and immigrant organisation world 85 -- Educational and ethnic capital: Active professionals professional -- activism 87 -- 23. Unrecognised qualifications and incompatible politics: -- Starting something new in a new country 89 -- 24. Serving pizza as an occupation, serving foreigners as a civic -- activity: A Russian-origin immigrant remains a respected person 91 -- 25. Bureaucratic failure and discrimination: An Albanian in Greece 94 -- 26. Promoting perspectives of immigrant youth: A Turkish pioneer 96 -- 27. Competences in intercultural contexts: Ethnicity is not enough 98 -- 28. Volunteer work in the hope of professionalisation: A Russian -- in Germany 100 -- 29. A professional expert for initiating civic activities: -- A Russian-origin immigrant in the UK 103 ISBN 9783631584224 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 207. Seller Inventory # 1078518
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