Living in Two Homes : Integration, Identity and Education of Transnational Migrants in a Globalized World

Globalization and dynamic transnational migrations are bringing remarkable demographic differences to Europe and the United States. Transnational immigration flows from Eastern Europe, Africa and elsewhere are creating economical and educational inequities that are forcing EU nation- states to reflect on these differences and imagine solutions. Immigrants bring cultural practices, forms of art, and perspectives on all aspects of human experience that transform and enrich the cultures of host countries. Dichotomies between natives and newcomers emerge, as well as new forms of identities and distinctions between "them" and "us". In addition, schools are not prepared to educate diverse children with varied educational backgrounds and languages. Societal inequities cannot be understood in isolation but rather need to be understood from a global perspective. This book gathers researchers from across the globe to examine paradigms, policies, and practices for developing an inclusive intercultural and transnational framework to reduce inequities. This is necessary to positively integrate culturally-diverse families, children and adolescents into schools and societies. Front Cover -- Living in Two Homes: Integration, Identity and Education of Transnational Migrants in a Globalized World -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- References -- Part I: Integration -- Chapter 1 Mexican Immigrants Integration in the Midwest: A Case Study -- Brief Background -- Contribution of Immigrants from Mexican Origin to the Economy -- Contribution to U.S. Culture and Society -- Introduction -- Methods -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Characteristic of the Sample -- Family Size -- Citizenship -- Economic Integration -- Cultural Integration -- Marriage -- Friendships -- Participation in Associations -- Cultural and Ethnic/National Identification -- Prejudice and Discrimination -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Immigrant Entrepreneurship and Mixed Cultural Competencies: Ethnographic Perspectives from Turkish Business People in Germany -- Ethnicity and Entrepreneurship -- German-Turkish Entrepreneurship in Berlin -- A Bakery -- A Furniture Shop -- A Café-Restaurant -- A Cafeteria-Imbiss -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Immigrants and Trade Unions in Italy: What Prospects for Mobility and Careers? A Reflection Starting from the Role of Union Delegates -- Trade Unions and Immigration: A Complex Relation -- Forms of Inclusion and Participation of Immigrant Workers in the Union -- Mobility and Career within the Union: The Italian Case of Cgil and Cisl of Milan -- Reasons and Actions for Promoting Internal Mobility of Foreign Members -- The Direct Experience of the Delegates: Motivation, Role, Expectations -- Concluding Remarks: Are Mobility and an Internal Career within the Unions Possible for Immigrants? -- References -- Chapter 4 Migrants in Germany: Psychological Well-Being and Integration -- Theoretical Background