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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. The situation of immigrants in Germany
3. The situation of immigrants in Sweden
4. The situation of immigrants in Lithuania
5. Comparision
6. Bibliography
Research Objectives and Focus Areas
The primary objective of this work is to analyze the socio-economic situation of immigrants in Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania, with a specific focus on poverty risks, labor market integration, educational opportunities, and general living conditions to identify commonalities and differences across these European nations.
- The impact of migration on poverty risk and social inclusion.
- Labor market challenges, including unemployment rates and job quality.
- Educational disparities between migrant children and the native population.
- Access to social security and healthcare services for immigrant populations.
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2. The situation of immigrants in Germany
The recruitment of foreign labour, the admission of refugees and the return of ethnic German settlers from former Eastern bloc countries caused large numbers of migrants to Germany. At the end of 2003 7.8 million immigrants lived in Germany which makes nearly 9% of the whole population. The number of foreign population remained nearly constant between 1999 and 2003 while the number of asylum seekers went down. From these 7.3. million immigrants 25% are from EU states, 26% are from Turkey and 8% are from Serbia and Montenegra. 47% of the immigrants are women, so that there is an increasing number of women among the foreign population in Germany. An especially high number of foreign population lives in big cities like Frankfurt am Main, München and Stuttgart and in smaller industrial towns. The foreign population is younger than the german population: In 2002 47% of the immigrants are between 18 and 40 years old, but only 30% of the Germans. Only 10% of the immigrants were older than 60 years, but 26% of the Germans. In spring 2000 26.6% of all 15-year old pupils had a migration background which means that at least one parent was born in a foreign state.
Children of a foreign origin don’t have such a good school education as german children which makes the chances for participation for these children worse. So only 10.3% of the german children visit the “Hauptschule” (a school which ends after 9 years of school attention), but 21.1% of the children with a foreign citizenship. 13.6% of the german children visit the “Realschule” (a school which ends after 10 years of school), but 9.1% of the migrant children. 32.2% of the Germans attend the “Gymnasium” (a school which ends with the “Abitur” after 12 or 13 years = an exam which allows to go to university), but only 13.9% of the foreign children attend this type of school.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: This chapter outlines the scope of the study, which examines the living conditions and poverty risks of immigrants in Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania.
2. The situation of immigrants in Germany: This section details the demographic composition, educational disparities, and labor market difficulties faced by the immigrant population in Germany.
3. The situation of immigrants in Sweden: This chapter discusses Sweden's integration policies and analyzes the persistent welfare and health challenges faced by its immigrant communities.
4. The situation of immigrants in Lithuania: This chapter explores the unique context of Lithuania as a country of emigration rather than immigration and the associated lack of statistical data on migrant poverty.
5. Comparision: This chapter synthesizes the findings to highlight structural differences in migration patterns and the common challenges immigrants face regarding employment and social exclusion.
6. Bibliography: This chapter lists all cited academic sources and reports utilized to support the arguments presented in the paper.
Keywords
Immigration, Poverty, Social Inclusion, Germany, Sweden, Lithuania, Labor Market, Education, Unemployment, Migration Background, Social Security, Integration Policy, Healthcare, Welfare Problems, Socio-economic status.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research paper?
The paper examines the socio-economic conditions of immigrants in Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania, specifically investigating their poverty risks and participation in society.
What are the central thematic areas covered in the analysis?
Key themes include labor market opportunities, educational attainment, health status, living conditions, and dependence on social security payments.
What is the primary research goal of this work?
The author aims to identify if immigrants face a higher poverty risk than the native population and to compare how these three countries handle immigrant integration.
Which scientific methodology does the author utilize?
The work employs a comparative, descriptive analysis based on existing government reports, statistical data, and academic literature from 2001 to 2005.
What topics are discussed in the main body of the text?
The main body provides detailed country-specific chapters covering demographic statistics, educational school types, unemployment rates, and welfare challenges for immigrants.
Which keywords best describe this study?
Immigration, Poverty, Social Inclusion, Labor Market, Integration, and Socio-economic status are the most relevant descriptors.
Why is Lithuania's situation described differently from Germany and Sweden?
Lithuania is primarily a country of emigration, which makes data gathering regarding the poverty of immigrants more difficult compared to the other two nations.
What common challenges for immigrants are identified across the countries?
The paper identifies recurring issues such as higher unemployment risks, language barriers, and a higher reliance on social security compared to the native-born population.
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- Jasmin Becker (Autor:in), 2005, The poverty situation of immigrants compared between Germany, Sweden and Lithuania, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/186309
