History and changes of Swedish migration policy

Authors

  • Adam Kupský University of Ostrava

Keywords:

integration policy, immigration policy, multicultural model, Sweden

Abstract

The article describes migration policy in Sweden and changes within immigration and integration policies. Sweden uses multicultural model which is based on cherishing both cultures, the culture of majority as well as the migrant´s original culture. Very important part of the integrational process is education, especially language and culture learning. Adults are offered special free courses, children study Swedish language and culture at school as part of the curriculum.

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Published

2017-08-30

How to Cite

Kupský, A. (2017). History and changes of Swedish migration policy. Journal of Geography, Politics and Society, 7(3), 50–56. Retrieved from https://czasopisma.bg.ug.edu.pl/index.php/JGPS/article/view/3598

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