Abstract

Authors discusses outcomes from a research in 5 European countries on the educational and labour market attainments of 1st and 2nd generation minorities. Population of foreign origins are disadvantaged in education, in accessing labour market, and in occupational attainments, but disadvantages are different and follow divergent dynamics among countries in analysis. Possible explanations for differences between countries are reviewed, on the base of both empirical evidences and national policies for inclusion and active citizenship.