The issue of immigration is a big issue everywhere, be it in politics or elsewhere. In the summer of 2010 for example, a man named Thilo Sarrazin created a discussion about the growing lower class and the immigration from predominantly Muslim countries. One main thesis by Thilo Sarrazin was that the immigrants refuse to blend in.
I was wondering whether this also relates to me because it is a fact that I am an immigrant from Estonia living in Germany even if I do not look like it and hardly anybody notices it. Some of my friends are just like me; they also moved to Germany or have roots from other cultures.
I became interested in this theme, because I am in a relationship with a boy who has Turkish roots. Many people have asked if it works with two cultures and what our parents think about it.
There are many prejudices against immigrants and I will try to find out whether they are justified or not. I won’t only refer to Germany in this task but also to another country to compare, for example the United States of America. In the US there are so many discussions about the Latinos, as there are in Germany about the Turks.
Furthermore I hope this research paper will be a chance for me to enlarge my knowledge.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 The reason why I chose this topic
1.2 Historical perspective
1.3 Composition of population in St. Louis today
1.4 Composition of population in Wuppertal today
2. Influence of immigration on society
2.1 Education in St. Louis
2.2 Labor market in St. Louis
2.3 Promotion in St. Louis
2.4 Education in Wuppertal
2.5 Labor market in Wuppertal
2.6 Promotion in Wuppertal
3. Final comparison St. Louis - Wuppertal
4. Conclusion
Research Objectives and Core Themes
This research paper aims to analyze and compare the societal influence of immigration in two cities: St. Louis (USA) and Wuppertal (Germany). The study explores how demographic shifts, educational systems, labor market integration, and specific support structures shape the lives of immigrants in these different urban environments, while addressing the challenges of social integration and equal opportunity.
- Demographic composition and history of migration in St. Louis and Wuppertal.
- Disparities in educational outcomes for immigrant populations.
- Economic integration, labor market participation, and unemployment rates.
- Governmental and private support programs for integration and language acquisition.
- Comparative analysis of how racial segregation (St. Louis) and cultural assimilation (Wuppertal) are addressed.
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1.2 Historical perspective
Actually America only consists of immigrants because the real America was native Indian society, whose culture, for the most part no longer exists. The people who live in America now are called “Americans” and they are an ethnic group of Western Europeans. They form a community where they have assimilated in this community. The Afro-Americans, who came later in the USA, were hardly integrated due to the fact that they were immigrated as slaves. The second big wave of immigration, which came after the Afro-Americans, were the Latinos.
To compare Wuppertal with another city in the USA, I’ve chosen St. Louis, because both cities have more or less the same number of inhabitants, namely 350.000. In the area of today’s St. Louis, there was already from the 7th century a settlement known as Cahokia. In the 12th Century, the city reached a population up to 40,000 people. For this reason Cahokia was the largest ever constructed town north of modern-day Mexico. In 1400 the city was abandoned for unknown reasons by its residents. When the first Europeans arrived to the area in the 17th Century, they discovered the places of settlement left.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: The author explains the personal and societal motivations for choosing the topic of immigration and sets the context for comparing St. Louis and Wuppertal.
2. Influence of immigration on society: This main section examines the educational systems, labor markets, and specific promotion programs for immigrants in both cities in detail.
3. Final comparison St. Louis - Wuppertal: This chapter synthesizes the findings, highlighting the differences in historical background, integration measures, and current challenges faced by both cities.
4. Conclusion: The author reflects on the research process, the limitations of data availability, and the challenges encountered in defining immigrant status for the comparison.
Keywords
Immigration, St. Louis, Wuppertal, Integration, Education, Labor Market, Afro-Americans, Migration, Social Policy, Demography, Comparative Study, Ethnic Groups, Language Promotion, Unemployment, Urban Development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core subject of this research paper?
The paper provides a comparative study of the societal influence of immigration on two similarly sized cities: St. Louis in the United States and Wuppertal in Germany.
What are the primary thematic fields covered in the work?
The core themes include demographics, education systems, labor market participation, and the specific state-led or private support structures aimed at helping immigrants integrate.
What is the overarching research goal?
The goal is to determine how immigration affects social structures in these specific cities and to evaluate the effectiveness and necessity of support programs in overcoming integration barriers.
Which scientific methodology does the author employ?
The author uses a qualitative and quantitative comparative approach, analyzing census data, statistical reports, and historical background to evaluate the success of integration in different sectors.
What topics are discussed in the main part of the paper?
The main part focuses on the historical perspectives of immigration, current population compositions, educational outcomes, employment challenges, and the specific promotion projects active in each city.
Which keywords best characterize the work?
Key terms include immigration, integration, labor market, education, comparative study, and urban policy.
Why did the author choose St. Louis for this comparison?
St. Louis was chosen because it shares a similar population size with Wuppertal, allowing for a structured comparison despite the differences in their regional and national contexts.
What is the significance of the "magnet schools" discussed in the paper?
Magnet schools in St. Louis serve as a mechanism to support racial integration and offer specialized learning content, attracting students regardless of traditional school district boundaries.
How does the author handle the difficulty of defining "immigrants" in the German context?
The author acknowledges that the concept of an immigrant is hard to define in Germany and admits that this ambiguity can lead to potential inaccuracies or distortions in the statistics used.
What role does language promotion play in Wuppertal's integration strategy?
Language promotion is identified as a critical success factor in Wuppertal, starting as early as kindergarten, to ensure immigrants can attain higher qualifications and successfully enter the labor market.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Anonym (Autor:in), 2011, Influence of Immigration on Society. A comparison of St. Louis and Wuppertal, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/287968
