Post has been Discarded

Muslim Immigrants in Sweden - Integration or Assimilation?

Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy probes under the rosy image Sweden has historically had of a welcoming immigration policy to bring us the true picture of Muslims living in Malmo.

In the words of one Muslim leader, the Muslim community can integrate into the larger community - but will not lose its cultural and religious identity.

Obaid-Chinoy speaks to Barang, an influential 22-year-old rap artist from Rosengard; Malmo's poorest and immigrant-populated district.

Barang feels his highly political lyrics are the best way to express his frustration at feeling excluded from Swedish society.

The hostility felt by some can lead to fierce tension with the police. Obaid-Chinoy encounters confrontation between Swedish officers and defiant Palestinian teenagers in Rosengard.

Despite this, and the district's devastating unemployment rate of 90 per cent in some pockets, the city's residents remain hopeful for change.

You can watch the second part here.

Load Comments...

Send this Article to a Friend



Separate multiple emails with a comma (,); limit 5 recipients






Your email has been sent successfully!

Manage this Video in Your Playlists




notify when someone comments
X

This website uses cookies.

This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using this website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

I agree
  
Learn More