Factors of Social Integration of Immigrants in Spain: The Example of the City of Jerez de la Frontera
Spain has always been part of international migration flows. Either through emigration or immigration, many Spaniards have found their home abroad and Spain has become one for many people from all around the world. This paper, however, focuses on the latter. It investigates Spanish immigration legis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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ZRC SAZU, Založba ZRC
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Dve Domovini |
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| Online Access: | https://ojs.zrc-sazu.si/twohomelands/article/view/10762 |
| Summary: | Spain has always been part of international migration flows. Either through emigration or immigration, many Spaniards have found their home abroad and Spain has become one for many people from all around the world. This paper, however, focuses on the latter. It investigates Spanish immigration legislation and integration, focusing on the factors of social inclusion of immigrants and their integration into Spanish society. The core of the paper presents the results of an analysis of ten in-depth interviews with immigrants of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, all residing in Jerez de la Frontera. In addition, the results of three interviews with professionals who work with immigrants are analyzed. Immigrants usually come prepared, already knowing people in Spain who support them financially, guide them through the bureaucracy process and help them with integration and finding work. |
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| ISSN: | 0353-6777 1581-1212 |