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Political Science 348
W. European Politics
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
10/06/2009

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Components of Migration
Definition
-Visa Policies -Policies governing temporary migration -Policies governing permanent migration -policies governing refugees
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Visa Policies
Definition
cover transit and entry of into countries
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Temporary Migration
Definition
3 types: Students (admitted for duration of studies), Temporary workers (allowed to work for a few months to several years), Migrants fleeing repression (granted temporary protection)
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Permanent Migration
Definition
made up of skilled and unskilled workers, family members, and categories of individuals granted privilege access to a particular country
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Refugees
Definition
under 1951 UN Convention refugees are allowed to remain permanently,
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Migration Trends
Definition
3 Phases: Guest Workers, Family Migrants, Asylum Seekers
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Migration Trends
Definition
3 Phases: Guest Workers, Family Migrants, Asylum Seekers
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Guest Workers
Definition
1950-1973: expected to work until not needed and then return back to homeland
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Family Migrants
Definition
(1960s-Present) family unification
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Asylum Seekers
Definition
(1970s-Present) migrated to Europe in larger numbers in the 80s, and arrivals skyrocketed in the 90s
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Islam after 2001
Definition
expanded police powers for detention and deportation, UK doubled detention without charging
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Integration
Definition
maintain customs of your family but become part of mainstream society
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Multiculturism
Definition
different ethnic communities govern themself, dont need to integrate
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Immigration and Welfare
Definition
some fear immigration undermines social solidarity and the welfare state (no evidence to support this)
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Schergen Agreement
Definition
visa free travel throughout the EU among its signatories
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Dublin Convention
Definition
limits asylum seekers to one application at first point of entry
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Far Right Parties
Definition
France: National Front
Germany: Republikaner
UK: British National Party
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National Front
Definition
Leader: Jean Marie Le Pen
11-15% of Vote
almost won french presidency in '02
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Impact of Far Right
Definition
they change policy directly- coalition partners
Or indirectly- by changing public discourse
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