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Abstract

The purpose of this research is to identify the key differences between German and American refugee policies as they relate to the ability of each country’s native population to successfully integrate refugees into their society. This body of work looks specifically at the German and American Refugee Resettlement Programs submitted to the United Nations. As shown in this research, new legal policy that can fight systematic distrust and discrimination becomes achievable by identifying the practices that contribute to in- and out-group dynamics between host country and refugees. Such policies will allow for the building of stronger, more integrated societies in the future. While Germany and the United States display both strengths and weakness in varying aspects of their respective refugee policies, neither has a significantly superior Refugee Resettlement Program.

Department

Political Science

Major

Political Science

First Advisor

Stefan Fritsch

First Advisor Department

Political Science

Second Advisor

Kristie Foell

Second Advisor Department

German, Russian, and East Asian Languages

Publication Date

Spring 5-1-2017

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