SOCIO-CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS ISSUES FACED BY PAKISTANI MIGRANTS IN SPAIN

Authors

  • Syeda Aiman Fatima Department of Sociology, Virtual University of Pakistan
  • Sadia Jabeen Department of Sociology, Virtual University of Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v5i01.998

Abstract

The study focuses on the socio-cultural and religious issues faced by Pakistani migrants living in Spain. The main research objectives were to explore the initial; issues faced by migrants in Spain, the socio-cultural and religious challenges faced by Pakistani migrants in Spain and the way Pakistani migrant ensure their own cultural identity.  The qualitative research design based on an interpretive school of thought was used. By using purposive sampling method, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 Pakistani migrants. With the help of thematic analysis, the data was analyzed. Some major themes derive from analysis were socioeconomic issue a prime reason of migration, language a big barrier in settling down to the community, residential issues faced by Pakistani migrants in Spain, religious bias and discrimination towards Pakistani migrants, social bias and cultural issues faced by Pakistani children at school. The study concluded that Pakistani migrants face socio-cultural and religious discrimination and were in a struggle to maintain their own cultural identity.

Keywords: Migration, Europe and Spain, Pakistani Migrants, Socio-cultural and religious challenges, language barriers, Culture differences, Living style.

Author Biographies

  • Syeda Aiman Fatima, Department of Sociology, Virtual University of Pakistan

    BS Sociology Student

  • Sadia Jabeen, Department of Sociology, Virtual University of Pakistan

    Lecturer

Additional Files

Published

2023-03-03

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 01 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Social Research (PJSR)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

[1]
“SOCIO-CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS ISSUES FACED BY PAKISTANI MIGRANTS IN SPAIN”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 5, no. 01, pp. 40–51, Mar. 2023, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v5i01.998.