Some 23.5% of pupils of immigrant origin leave school in the transition
between compulsory and post-compulsory education. We analyse the
differences by pupils' migration status and sex.
What role must teachers play to combat early leaving from education and
training of young people of foreign origin? This study shows that their
support is key and that they must count on the necessary resources for
guiding pupils.
Do municipal councils in Spain reflect the diversity of origins of the
population? We analyse access to local politics for immigrants and whether
differences exist between the different foreign groups.
What to do with young, unaccompanied refugees who at the age of 18 have
their state tutelage removed? In Belgium, they voted for a comprehensive
individualised accompaniment and support from young native people with whom
they are co-housed.
Through the training of immigrant mothers, so that they can act as
“neighbourhood mothers”, this action, carried out in Denmark, is successful
in transmitting to women from ethnic minorities their rights and
obligations in the host country.
An experiment with an amateur football team reveals difficulties in social
integration for people of foreign origin. When faced with similar profiles,
team managers tended towards choosing players with local names.
Can football alter opinions on immigration? According to this study, among
a club’s followers, when the team wins thanks to foreign players,
immigration is perceived more positively.
Is the gig economy threatening workers’ wellbeing? The rise in temporary
and self-employment, favoured by the digital platforms, seems to be
affecting quality of life.