O’Brien, Peter (1997) "Unplanned resistance: Underprivileged minorities in a post-modern European Union". In: UNSPECIFIED, Seattle, WA. (Unpublished)
Abstract
Post-modernity would seem to bode ill for immigrant communities in the European Union. Prominent theories of postmodern society, when analyzed in respect to the status of immigrants, pit several strikes against them. Taking as a given that the EU deserves the label "postmodern society," this essay discusses three such theories and draws out the implications of each for immigrants, particularly in Germany. The findings are anything but merry. If the theories prove true, immigrants should expect little or no improvement in their lot and, worse, deterioration. This said, I refuse to conclude the essay on a note of pure pessimism. Although I dismiss the likely success of planned, deliberate resistance to worsening conditions for immigrants, I point to unplanned spontaneous resistance which can be successful if not predictable.
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