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Poles' in Germany engagement in immigrant organizations and its determinants
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Abstract Using the example of engagement of Poles in Germany in Polish immigrant organizations (PIOs), the article gives an insight into the problem of immigrants' social activity. Based on quantitative and qualitative sources, the analysis shows a low level of involvement in PIOs. That lack of engagement se... view more
Using the example of engagement of Poles in Germany in Polish immigrant organizations (PIOs), the article gives an insight into the problem of immigrants' social activity. Based on quantitative and qualitative sources, the analysis shows a low level of involvement in PIOs. That lack of engagement seems to be influenced by factors such as: general activist attitude, reluctance to long lasting involvement, focus on everyday life, especially work and cultural bonds with Polish society - the weak tradition of civil society and self-organization.... view less
Keywords
emigration (polit. or relig. reasons); migrant; Pole; Federal Republic of Germany; social participation; non-governmental organization; citizens' involvement
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Free Keywords
social activity; social engagement; immigrant organizations
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 449-463
Journal
Studi Emigrazione : International Journal of Migration Studies, 55 (2018) 211
ISSN
0039-2936
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed