2022
DOI: 10.1080/07256868.2022.2107624
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Integrating the Immigrant the Swedish Way? Understandings of Citizenship and Integration in Swedish Local Civic Integration Projects

Abstract: In Sweden, integration is a pressing issue particularly following the large influx of immigrants in 2015. Swedish municipalities play an important role in civic integration, with responsibility for newly arrived immigrants receiving a basic understanding of Swedish society, their rights and obligations. We analyse data from 204 applications granted funding 2016/2017 for projects improving the integration of refugees into society by co-operation between municipalities and other actors. Using thematic analysis, … Show more

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“…Nordic trust contributes to strong social bonds in all areas of life. Prosociality extends from democratic norms down to codes of conduct about exercise, parenting and even shared apartment spaces (Hudson et al, 2023).…”
Section: Popular Movements Trust and Nordic Institutionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Nordic trust contributes to strong social bonds in all areas of life. Prosociality extends from democratic norms down to codes of conduct about exercise, parenting and even shared apartment spaces (Hudson et al, 2023).…”
Section: Popular Movements Trust and Nordic Institutionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…They have responded with increased integration efforts that include labor activation programs, while the USA has struggled to find a path forward. Indeed, it would be difficult to imagine Nordic integration effortswhich push toward shared civic culture with detailed requirements around shared values, lifestyles and work-life balancebeing implemented in the USA (Bech et al, 2017;Hudson et al, 2023).…”
Section: Responsibility and Reciprocity In Welfare Policymentioning
confidence: 99%