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The debate about migration and its consequences in Germany is dominated by the term 'integration'. The 'migrants' should 'integrate' themselves, should be 'integrated', have failed to 'integrate', etc. And I do not understand the importance or rather the adequateness of this concept 'integration'.

The people who are talked about have lived most of their lifes (if not all of it) in Germany. They are part of this society. And thus surely must be 'integrated'. They are part of the whole. Independent of the fact that many do not want to accept them as part of the society. Independent of the discriminations they have to live with.

There is a lot which needs to be done in order for all who live in Germany to get the same rights. But I just do not understand how the term and vague concept of 'integration' can help in this context.