The New Role of 'Host Countries' Played by Traditional Countries of Emigration: The Experience of Italy
The objective of this article is to argue that in order to successfully address the issue of integration of migrants, both voluntary and involuntary, countries need to abandon concepts of nation-state and nationalism and embrace policies of multiculturalism and active citizenship. The article specif...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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York University Libraries
2001-01-01
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| Series: | Refuge |
| Online Access: | https://refuge.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/refuge/article/view/22077 |
| Summary: | The objective of this article is to argue
that in order to successfully address the
issue of integration of migrants, both
voluntary and involuntary, countries
need to abandon concepts of nation-state
and nationalism and embrace policies
of multiculturalism and active
citizenship. The article specifically
deals with new immigrant-receiving
countries and provides the example of
Italy where new policies have been
adopted to deal with the integration of
newcomers. Despite these efforts, hurdles
are still present in the Italian immigration
system. Nonetheless, it must be
acknowledged that the approach espoused
by Italy towards immigration is
positive in that it favours integration
without total assimilation. The Italian
approach reflects the multiculturalism
policy framework adopted by Canada,
which in the opinion of this author is
still the most successful policy model in
addressing issues of integration and
diversity. |
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| ISSN: | 0229-5113 1920-7336 |