Essays about: "immigrant background"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 87 essays containing the words immigrant background.

  1. 1. “Establishing a Business in Sweden: Motivations and Challenges for Immigrants” - A case study of South Asian Immigrant

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Rima Arzuman; [2023-07-19]
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    Abstract : Background Sweden has been one of the most popular destinations for immigrants from South Asia in recent years due to its strong economy and high standard of living. However, establishing a business in Sweden can be challenging for immigrants due to cultural differences, language barriers, and a lack of knowledge about Swedish business practices. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Bridge to Sustainability: Influence of External Enablers on Immigrant Environmental Entrepreneurship Activities : The role of external enabler opacity and agency-intensity

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Saule Zalyte; Mantas Sulinskas; [2023]
    Keywords : External enablers; environmental sustainability; immigrant entrepreneurship;

    Abstract : Background: Environmental challenges faced by humankind are creating various changes in the business environment. These changes are facilitating entrepreneurial activities for environmental sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 3. ‘Overcoming Hopelessness’: Asylum Seekers’ Experiences of Precarity and Empowerment in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Hugo Fritjofsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Sweden; asylum; migration; qualitative; refugees; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Sweden has long been seen as a generous, inclusive provider for refugees, historically granting social rights on par with citizens shortly upon arrival. However, extensive recent academic literature has come to critique this perception, highlighting retrenchments and restrictive developments in asylum policy amid increasing precarity for asylum seekers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Spatializing Hospitality : A design exploration on how to provide spatial agency to immigrant households in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Kajsa Grundström; [2023]
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    Abstract : The thesis investigates how a host country can apply ethics of hospitality to housing that allow refugees and asylum seekers spatial agency. The necessity of doing this is to reduce the passive state of being “guests” for refugees when they are waiting for answers of asylum application approval. READ MORE

  6. 5. Differences in Depressive Symptoms between Immigrant and Native Individuals Across 20 European Countries: A Cross-sectional Study

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Rumanna Rahman; [2023]
    Keywords : Europe; Depressive symptoms; Immigrant; Native; Perceived discrimination; Financial difficulty.;

    Abstract : Aim: Mental health condition of immigrants living in Europe is a major public health issue.Although a wide range of research on depression in immigrants was conducted previously, there is still a need for ongoing attention and thorough evaluation. READ MORE