Table 1
‘Translations’ regarding solutions to and problematization of integration.
| INTEGRATION ‘TRANSLATIONS’ | SOLUTION | PROBLEMATIZATION |
|---|---|---|
| Assimilation and National Security | Strict immigration policies: limited access to Denmark and adaption to ‘Danish’ culture. | Diversity of norms, values, language, multi-culturalism, ‘parallel’ ethnic communities, social fragmentation, the risk of terrorism. |
| Employment and Self-Sufficiency | Labor market participation and low (discriminating) welfare services for refugees not in employment. | Refugees burdening the welfare state. |
| Competencies and Participation | Danish language skills; information/knowledge; and access to association activities, education, and employment. | Insufficient language and labor market skills, exclusion, lack of political subjectivity. |
| Social Relationships and Well-Being | Supporting reciprocity, recognition, legitimate belonging, access to local communities and societal domains, motivation, and a meaningful everyday life. | Marginalization, lack of social and support networks, and stigmatization. |
| Human Rights | Extending refugees’ rights to protection, family life, and welfare; securing (non-discriminating) basic needs. | Lack of equal social and human rights relative to Danes. |
Figure 1
Conflicting integration regimes and citizenship logics.