integration policy

Syllable breakdown

Dictionary meaning

the set of government programmes, regulations, and institutional frameworks designed to facilitate the social, economic, cultural, and civic incorporation of immigrants and refugees into host societies, enabling them to participate fully in social institutions and labour markets while maintaining, if desired, aspects of their cultural heritage; integration policy encompasses language instruction, recognition of foreign qualifications, employment support, anti-discrimination legislation, civic education, and access to public services; models range from assimilationist approaches (expecting migrants to adopt host country norms) to multicultural models (celebrating diversity and maintaining distinct community institutions) to civic integration approaches (requiring demonstration of language and civic knowledge as conditions of residence and citizenship)