Differential Exclusion Model Of Immigration

Immigration to Europe has a long history, but did increase substantially in the later 20th century; Especially when Western European countries saw a high growth in immigration after WW II and many European nations today have sizeable immigrant populations, both of European and non-European origin. So the question that arises is what kind of policies do countries within Europe adopt when it comes to dealing with migrants and what makes them different from each other? This essay shall examine the three main European models of immigration policies and compare the main differences between them to demonstrate that not all migrants will have or under go the same experience when attempting to settle in a different country. These models are differential exclusion, assimilation and multiculturalism.
To start this essay will look at the differential exclusion model of European immigration policy. It will then briefly explain what this model is and how it applies to society.
The first factor of the differential exclusion model is that it implies that immigrants are incorporated in certain factors of life but, more importantly, are excluded from others. The reason given for this seems to be a purely economic one, as these countries will open up their labour market to these immigrants, and at times certain aspects of social advantages that are tied to certain positions, but they are in no way considered to be a full member of the
On the other hand, if a country sees immigrants as a potential permanent resident then the country attempts to integrate them into every day