Labor Market Integration of Immigrants in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom
Abstract
This study compares labor market integration policies for immigrants in three countries: France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The dependent variable is labor market integration. The independent variables are language acquisition, category of immigrant, integration policy, and institutional racism. These four factors should indicate levels of labor market integration of immigrants within a state. Despite the emphasis on language acquisition and proficiency, each country still has a poor record of labor market integration of immigrants. Integration has been slow and tedious with limited upward mobility for immigrants in Europe, especially immigrants from Africa and Asia. There is one segment of the labor market that seems to best represent a country's overall level of integration: the police force. This is important because immigrants can gauge the level of acceptance within a country just by looking at the makeup of the police force. By not adopting a pro-immigrant integration policy, Europeans will repeat the same mistakes that other countries made in the past, such as the United States, which encountered immigration at a much earlier date and is still struggling to integrate its immigrant population. By adopting social policies that enhance labor market integration, each country can alleviate potential cultural clashes and serve as a good example of liberty and credibility. The key is to show immigrants that there is no limit to their advancement and upward mobility.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA518548
Entities
People
- Pablo F. Diaz
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School