Abstract

Dutch society is becoming more and more diverse. In this context of super-diversity, Greek parents have their place in multiple municipalities of the Netherlands, trying to adjust to the new circumstances by simultaneously preserving their culture and language for themselves and their children. Greek language schools play a significant role in this effort. This paper explores how both qualitative and quantitative evidence has been used to highlight the migrant families’ needs in the country of residence in terms of acculturation and cultural preservation through the eyes of expatriates and second-generation Greeks of the Netherlands.

Presenters

Iria Asanaki
Graduate MSc Youth, Education & Society, Utrecht University, PYP, International School of Utrecht, Netherlands

Details

Presentation Type

Focused Discussion

Theme

Community Diversity and Governance

KEYWORDS

Acculturation, Integration, Mainstreaming, Cultural maintenance, Community, Greek parents, Multilingualism

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