Associative Behaviours and Political Participation of EU migrants
ISSN: 2445-2661
Year of publication: 2016
Volume: 1
Issue: 1
Pages: 65-83
Type: Article
More publications in: Sociologiados: Revista de investigación social
Abstract
Civic culture is structured on a network of interpersonal associations with different degrees of formalization. According to theories on civic and political action, certain agents, such as associations, play a key role in setting targets, socializing or coordinating sociopolitical actions, among other functions. Associations strengthen the political and civic system of societies. Likewise, they are a vehicle for individuals� integration, which is particularly important in the case of immigrants. For these, associations are both a vehicle for integration and an instrument for political participation. This article explores the use and purpose of associations according to immigrants from Romania, Poland, the United Kingdom and Germany living in Spain.
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