Half of the first or second generation immigrants living in Dutch Dutch D think the Netherlands is not tolerant, which is the conclusion drawn by the Office of Social and Cultural Planning (SCP) based on a study.
researchers classified second generation immigrants with Türkiye , Moroccan , Suriname and Caribbean Dutch backgrounds as a "determined group". They are rooted in the Netherlands, but they still feel uneasy. "This includes exclusion, discrimination and distrust of politics," said Jaco Dagevos, a researcher at SCP.
"Integration Paradox"
Although the education level and labor market status of the second generation of immigrants have improved compared to their parents, this group is actually subject to more exclusion and discrimination. This is especially suitable for people with Suriname and Caribbean Dutch backgrounds.
According to Dagevos, there are many explanations for this integration paradox. “One of the explanations is that people who are more successful in entering the education and labor market are more likely to be excluded in areas such as education and labor market,” he said.
Talent Market
Dagevos said that especially among people with Turkish and Moroccan backgrounds, education levels and labor participation rates have risen sharply. "But that doesn't mean there is no career bottleneck."
For example, research shows that many second-generation immigrants have a temporary job and have to survive on social assistance benefits. Previous research shows that they face discrimination against internships and job applications. The study of
SCP also considered the status of refugees from Iran and Somalia . According to Dagevos, there are many differences between these groups, but they are also very similar in many areas. "They are less excluded and more confident in politics than other groups." SCP researchers do see that the second generation of people in these groups are also increasing.
They compare the Dutch government with the government of the country of origin, the fact that they can live safely in the Netherlands helps increase their satisfaction.
To ensure an inclusive society where everyone can participate, the SCP emphasizes that anti-discrimination must be part of immigration integration policy. "Social and economic growth alone is not enough to make people feel belonging," Dagevos said. "That's why we have to convey: without anti-discrimination, there will be no policy on immigration integration."
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