Topic of the thesis: The Inclusion of the Second Generation in Italy.

Abstract: Migrants’ integration and that of their children in host societies is one of the main challenges facing European countries. The inclusion of second generation migrants - the first generation born, raised, and socialized in the host society - is not only a central issue to the transformation of the receiving societies but also a key factor in the very process of social cohesion. Schools and other educational institutions play a central role in this process as they provide a fundamental basis for human capital accumulation and for future success in the labour market. In spite of the spread of universalistic and meritocratic principles of social selection, opportunities for success are still strongly influenced by second generation migrants’ take-off conditions. The sociological literature on the gap between migrants and natives in Italy has considerably grown. However, several aspects of the relationship between migrants’ background and their educational and labour market integration are still under debate.  Focusing on geographical and nationality variables, using a mixed approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods, my research project aims to investigate the main drivers for the inclusion of second generation migrants’ in Italy.

Research interests: Social Inequalities – Migrations – Skill Formation and Labor Markets – Demography – Education – Political Demography.

Graduated from: LUMSA and Jagiellonian University (BA) – Università degli Studi Roma Tre (MA) – Lund University (MS).

Degrees obtained: BA and MA in Political Science and International Relations – MS in Economic Demography.

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