Title Citizenship and Intercultural Dialogue : IR Analysis and Minority Youth in the UK and Germany / Christine Laton

Published Milton : Routledge, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (197 pages) Series Exeter studies in ethno politics Exeter studies in ethno politics. Contents Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Who belongs?; 3 Immigration policies in Germany and the UK; 4 From an international identity to local education; 5 Local settings and transnational spaces; 6 Citizenship and the valuisation process; 7 Cultural interactions; 8 The role of education; 9 Conclusion; Appendices; Appendix A: research methods; Appendix B: interview schedules; Appendix C: lists of interviews; Glossary of German terms and abbreviations; Index Summary In the wake of tragic terrorist attacks in Western Europe, so-called parallel communities have come under increased scrutiny and pressure to be engaged and integrated in the politics and society of the country of settlement. In this context, the tools of intercultural dialogue and citizenship have been proposed to bridge the 'gap' between majority and minority communities. Yet, how are these concepts understood on the ground? This book explores perceptions of citizenship and intercultural dialogue among minority youth in Berlin and London; chosen for their contrasting citizenship and immigration policies. Germany has a strong ethnic heritage and the presence of a large minority community from Turkey. The policies and relationship with the Turkish community have often served to perpetuate cultural and ethnic boundaries, their presence overshadowing the numerous other ethnicities living within Germany. In the UK, the large presence of immigrants of Afro-Caribbean and Asian descent often dominates centre stage in a much more territorially defined political context, while the needs and demands of smaller communities are not commonly known. Nonetheless, these smaller communities shape and even offer unique insights into the way that local contexts interact with international and transnational structures. It is argued that in both cities, minority youths communicated feelings and experiences of marginalization and contestation, generally feeling a sense of belonging to their local neighbourhoods but not to broader society. The book explores the process of 'valuisation', the idea that a value is put on an immigrant according to their desirability or undesirability, based on ethnicity or skills. Furthermore, it assesses the role of education as a mediator between state and society. By arguing that local engagement has international ramifications, and highlighting the importance of the role of youth in international politics, this book offers a new perspective on International Relations and Diaspora Studies Notes Print version record Subject Citizenship -- Social aspects -- Great Britain Citizenship -- Social aspects -- Germany Minority youth -- Great Britain -- Attitudes Minority youth -- Germany -- Attitudes Immigrant youth -- Great Britain -- Attitudes Immigrant youth -- Germany -- Attitudes POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Civil Rights. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Human Rights. Citizenship -- Social aspects. Ethnic relations. Minority youth -- Attitudes. SUBJECT Great Britain -- Ethnic relations Germany -- Ethnic relations Subject Germany. Great Britain. Form Electronic book ISBN 9781351169509 9781351169493 1351169505 1351169491 9781351169523 1351169521

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