Citizenship and the Political Integration of Immigrant-Origin Minorities

Abstract

Political participation and representation are two sides of the process of exercising one’s rights of citizenship. This panel will explore the importance of political citizenship in developed democracies, and especially how this is interpreted and evaluated by immigrant-origin minorities. From issues of trans-nationalism and citizenship requirements to pertinent questions about shared values—including the role of religious beliefs—loyalty and civic attitudes, this panel invites papers addressing questions on how immigrants feel and think about citizenship in their countries of residence. To what extent do they perceive themselves as equal citizens, with the same duties, responsibilities, and rights as native citizens? If a sense of being excluded is present, what are the obstacles for taking part in the political life of the country of residence? Which factors encourage immigrants to strive for acquirement of citizenship in the new home county, and to what extent do they expect that such a formal inclusion would aid their political integration in society? Other interesting issues to explore may concern the duality of present and past political citizenship. What may explain variations in immigrants’ engagement in politics in their countries of origin? Is there at all a ‘clash of interest’ in relation to the local or national politics of the country of residence?

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