Brandt, Birgit (1999) The transformation of modern citizenship ethnic minorities and the politics of citizenship in Germany. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

This study examines through a case study of Germany and its politics of
citizenship vis-a-vls members of ethnic minorities a) the deficiencies of a
nationally bound concept of citizenship in countries of immigration; b) the
transformation of citizenship into a concept that is increasingly oblivious to
national borders as a result of international migration and ethnic
heterogeneity. This is a development that takes place despite strenuous
efforts by the nation state to maintain a nationally bounded notion of
citizenship; c) finally, the role of members of ethnic minorities in inducing
this transformation will be analysed by focussing on the case of Berliners
of Turkish origin.
The thesis is an original contribution to the development of sociological
accounts of citizenship for three reasons: First, it integrates three central
debates around citizenship - as regards legal status, rights and
participation. Second, it contributes to the development of a new
dimension to citizenship studies by analysing the social construction of
citizenship from below. Finally, it provides important empirical findings that
illuminate current debates on citizenship which have so far been highly
abstract and theoretical.
The thesis is based on empirical research that was carried out in Berlin in
October/November 1996, from April to June 1997 and in May 1998. In this
context, I conducted interviews with civil servants, officials and politicians
at the national and city level; with members/employees of social initiatives,
academics and journalists. Furthermore, I carried out qualitative, semistructured
interviews with a) young Berliners of Turkish origin, and with
persons of the same background who are b) active members of German
political parties and trade unions; c) active in immigrant organisations.

Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Citizenship -- Germany, Minorities -- Germany, Emigration and immigration
Official Date:	February 1999
Institution:	University of Warwick
Theses Department:	Department of Sociology
Thesis Type:	PhD
Publication Status:	Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor:	Cohen, Robin, 1944-
Sponsors:	Deutsche-Britische Stiftung
Extent:	xi, 288 leaves
Language:	eng

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