Mother’child relations due to immigration and effect on work education (case study Italy)

Abstract

The study highlights the problems faced by immigrant women in Italy and their relationship with children in the context of employment and education. The influence of immigration status on maternal strategies in child rearing and their adaptation to a new cultural environment is analyzed. Particular attention is paid to transnational practices that maintain a link with the culture of the country of origin, and their impact on the integration processes of the second generation of migrants. The study is based on surveys and interviews with families of migrants from Central Asia living in Italy. The results show that migrant children often have difficulties identifying and belonging to both the parent and the host community, which complicates their social adaptation and educational process.