Research on diversity: some research gaps found

Some of the research gaps found are: How is “the other” constructed? Impact of particular constructions of “the other” on identity building groups and individuals and on their sense of belonging. The impact of space and place on the process of identity building. How identities are build through intersections of multiple dimensions and how is [...]

Previous research findings

Research projects carried out up to date have given insight on: Pathways to social exclusion for immigrants in different types of cities. Migration processes. Immigrants and integration. Access to, quality and affordability of housing for migrants, and its impact on migrants’ integration. Research has shown the important role of housing systems in safeguarding social cohesion. [...]

EU research projects on diversity, identity and social cohesion

Some EU-funded research projects have focused on social exclusion (its spatial patterns, dynamics causing it) and integration issues, examined in various contexts and especially related to immigrants and ethnic minorities: 4th Framework Programme projects: URBEX, BETWIXT, GESTION PUBLIQUE DE LA DEVIANCE, MIGRINF. 5th Framework Programme projects: SOCOHO, ENGIME, LIMITS, Changing city spaces. Other 6th Framework [...]

Public and academic debates and their weaknesses

Main debates and conceptions of inclusion and integration of migrants in the 20th century in Europe: It is important to understand that changes in political and social contexts  → changes in attitudes towards newcomers. 1945-80s Early 90s Late 90s - Political commitment to democracy – Impulse to think inclusively – Concentration on cultural diversity for the [...]

Political climate changes

There is a change of relations between local people and migrants:

Demographic changes

In the past decades in Europe there have been demographic changes. The main ones are increasing migration rates, an ageing population and a decreasing population growth. Migration New challenges for European politicians and policy-makers due to the demographic, social and cultural diversity. Ageing and decreasing population growth

Ethnic and cultural diversity in neighbourhoods

INCREASING ETHNIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN NEIGHBOURHOODS Projects linking migration, ethnic diversity and neighbourhood:  Read more about these projects: LIMITS, RESTATE. Read about ethnic and cultural diversity in neighbourhoods in Eastern European cities.

Homelessness

INCREASING HOMELESSNESS (click here for homelessness estimates): (Duracz-Walczak, 1996; Kowalak, 1998; Porowski, 1995; Przymeński, 2001; Rüdiger, 1996; Panier 2006).

Migration

INCREASING MIGRATION: Projects considering the role of housing in social cohesion and integration:

LIMITS

Project LIMITS  ‘Immigrants and Ethnic Minorities in European Cities: Life-courses and Quality of Life in a World of Limitations’ (Latcheva et al, 2006) As regards social cohesion: Aim The integration of 6 groups of first generation immigrants from different sending countries into 6 cities in 5 European countries: Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden  [...]