Martiniello And Rath Summary

Martiniello and Rath (2011) observes an interesting aspect of discrimination among the children of immigrants as they find themselves more integrated with non-immigrants in social systems such as schools and hospitals, where they are likely to suffer discrimination. The scholars note that immigrant children face more discrimination than their parents since the parents are not fully integrated in the social system, and this could explain why they are more determined than non-immigrant children to succeed (Martiniello and Rath, 2011). Appendix 2 illustrates how immigrant children suffer discrimination in some European countries based on ethnicity, race or nationality – which is deemed to make them aspire for success.
4.2 Unsupportive policies
LeMay (2007) notes that the issue of immigrant policies varies across country and that the selection of immigrants occurs even before the immigrants enter the host country. She adds …show more content…
Oliveira (2010) study of immigrants in Portugal divulges that while most are hopeful about the opportunities that present themselves in the country, the stern policies may prohibit the malleable integration of immigrants since they are either ambiguous regarding immigrants stay or focus on internal issues such as security. Poorsoltan (2007) provides an interesting view when he notes that the lack of supportive policies regarding immigrants health, education and employment may hamper their capacity to be productive in society as they struggle to meet their needs in these sectors. His study of the Iranians living in the US shows that most were unable to gain proper medical care due to their immigrant status and this influenced how they conducted their jobs or lived a normal