The experiences of the integration process of people of non-Finnish background in Helsinki. Case study: Somalis & Sudanese
Bello, Kayode; Abongwa, Che (2016)
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016052610109
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016052610109
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The purpose of this thesis was to examine the experiences of the integration process of people of non-Finnish background in Helsinki, with specific focus on Somalis and Sudanese. We interviewed a total of four people, two from Somalia and two from Sudan. The thesis was conducted in collaboration with Laurea University of Applied Sciences and Moniheli as our working life partner. The topic of the thesis was also done in collaboration of these partners. The collection of feedback from the respondents can add value to the work that is being done by Moniheli when it comes to the integration process of people of non-Finnish background in Finland. The Findings of this research can also benefit any third sector organization or any branch of the Finnish government which is working with people of non-Finnish background. This thesis will be published on Laurea web pages, the Ministry of Education and Moniheli.
The theoretical framework for this thesis was based on theories of anti-oppressive practice (AOP), social justice and acculturation. It was based on the theories of AOP and social justice that the research question and interview questions were formulated. While the nature of the study was qualitative, the data collection was done by using semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was done by using content analysis, based to basic level analysis and high level analysis.
The findings indicated that the cultures of Somalis, Sudanese and Finns are still new to one another. The findings also revealed that due to strong stereotypes held by mainstream Finnish population, people of non-Finnish background experience discrimination on many fronts-employment, housing, social support and legal protection. Employment is the single most important factor that can make the experiences of Somalis and Sudanese better. The good news is however that the Finnish government has been enacting laws that will eliminate discrimination, principles in line with AOP and social justice.
The theoretical framework for this thesis was based on theories of anti-oppressive practice (AOP), social justice and acculturation. It was based on the theories of AOP and social justice that the research question and interview questions were formulated. While the nature of the study was qualitative, the data collection was done by using semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was done by using content analysis, based to basic level analysis and high level analysis.
The findings indicated that the cultures of Somalis, Sudanese and Finns are still new to one another. The findings also revealed that due to strong stereotypes held by mainstream Finnish population, people of non-Finnish background experience discrimination on many fronts-employment, housing, social support and legal protection. Employment is the single most important factor that can make the experiences of Somalis and Sudanese better. The good news is however that the Finnish government has been enacting laws that will eliminate discrimination, principles in line with AOP and social justice.