A Gender-Sensitive Analysis of Social Integration Challenges. Evidence from the Pakistani Diaspora in Germany

Sadaf Mahmood, Beatrice Knerr, Izhar Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Shabbir and Rabia Mahmood
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Sadaf Mahmood: Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
Beatrice Knerr: University of Kassel, Germany
Izhar Ahmad Khan: University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Shabbir: Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
Rabia Mahmood: Government Graduate College Samanabad, Pakistan

Migration Letters, 2022, vol. 19, issue 4, 437-448

Abstract: European Union (EU) countries are confronted with the integration challenges of an increasing number of immigrants from non-EU states who intend to stay because they find better economic conditions and quality of life. Poor integration creates problems for both, immigrants and the host society, policymakers are committed to fostering appropriate conditions. This requires sound databases to explore the situation. Our article contributes to that by considering the integration challenges of the Pakistani diaspora in Germany. It applies a gender-sensitive analysis as males and females face different forms of integration challenges. Our survey among 264 Pakistani immigrants revealed that English language competencies; interaction with other nationals; and the welcoming attitude of the host society are the most significant determinants of integration. The results are relevant beyond the narrow empirical context of the country focus considered here.

Keywords: Integration challenges; Pakistani Diaspora; gender-sensitive analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.33182/ml.v19i4.1812

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