Begoña Pernas Riaño, Marta Román Rivas y Mercedes Arquero Martín, (2023), Young descendants of Immigrants in Spain (Jóvenes descendientes de Inmigrantes en España), Madrid, Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones.

Country

Spain

Title

Begoña Pernas Riaño, Marta Román Rivas y Mercedes Arquero Martín, (2023), Young descendants of Immigrants in Spain (Jóvenes descendientes de Inmigrantes en España), Madrid, Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones.

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Year

2023

Publication type

Research evidence/report

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

Public authority

Institution

Spain, Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration.

Thematic focus

Public perceptions and attitudes

Groups

Migrants

Key findings

Study on identity, integration and racism perceived by young people of immigrant parents. Racism or xenophobia against foreigners, particularly non-whites and non-Christians and especially Muslims was defined as the first of three obstacles society erects in the way of the social and economic advancement of young people of immigrant origin. The significance of culture varies greatly depending on origin and gender. This is the case with religion, particularly with the Muslim faith, which is greatly stigmatised in Spain. When diversity is discuss, the non-conflicting aspects of cultures, such as cuisine, music, traditions, and street usage are considered. Certain basic characteristics—like polygamy—are outright prohibited, while others are suspiciously perceived as outward expressions of Islam.

Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)

Qualitative and Quantitative research using discussion groups.

Sample details and representativeness

Six discussion groups were organized in 3 Spanish cities. All were composed by young people between 18 and 23 years old. Mixed groups in terms of sex but exact numbers or percentages are not defined. 1 in Seville for members with a Moroccan family origin; 4 in Madrid (one with members with a Latin American family origin - Young people with Latin American, middle-class and working-class parents; b) Sub-Saharan family origin - Young people with sub-Saharan parents, middle and working class parents; c) Various countries-Young university students whose parents immigrated. Various origins; d) Natives- Young people whose parents did not immigrate, middle and working class. Another one in Pamplona of sub-Saharans family origin. Only Young women with sub-Saharan parents, middle and working class.

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