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Daily mail article, integration has failed in Germany. Aibu to agree with article?

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Mimififi · 31/07/2024 12:00

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13687565/Children-radicalised-mosques-11-knives-crime-verdict-German-child-refugee-charity-integration-failed-asylum-seekers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=

Aibu to agree to an extent?

German refugee charity warns 'integration has FAILED'

In a bombshell interview, staff at a leading youth organisation in Germany have said the continuing influx of refugees means the system is at breaking point. They called for a 'freeze' in admissions.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13687565/Children-radicalised-mosques-11-knives-crime-verdict-German-child-refugee-charity-integration-failed-asylum-seekers.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss

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Midnightalready · 31/07/2024 18:06

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:03

Again, just to point out that these links are misleading, the researchers were not prosecuted for the content of their article. They were prosecuted in relation to lack of ethics approval for the research.

Yes, and as the articles explained, they didn't seek out ethics approval because they didn't set out to discover what they did. But I note that you are sidestepping the very inconvenient results of their study, and just trying to smear the articles reporting what happened.

Flibflobflibflob · 31/07/2024 18:08

I think it’s quite depressing that the charity said that girls over 13 weren’t allowed to attend their sessions. That is a problem, if you are going to invite people into your country the women and girls need to be given the same access to opportunity as any other citizen of their country. You really do need to demand it on their behalf.

EasternStandard · 31/07/2024 18:09

Midnightalready · 31/07/2024 18:06

Yes, and as the articles explained, they didn't seek out ethics approval because they didn't set out to discover what they did. But I note that you are sidestepping the very inconvenient results of their study, and just trying to smear the articles reporting what happened.

Would approval for that kind of study ever be given?

They might not want to redo but wondering what’s possible

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:10

EasternStandard · 31/07/2024 18:05

What do you think of the content?

I agree with the conclusions of the researchers, when they say:

“However, results should be interpreted with caution and avoid statements on causality as such statements could be misinterpreted and misused, particularly if contextual factors, such as socioeconomic status, marital status, psychiatric disorders and lack of integration are not taken into account. Lack of integration often includes poor language skills and being unemployed. There may also be other factors associated with our findings that have not been explored. For example, possible bias against immigrants at the policing and prosecution level is a factor that cannot be ignored.“

What do you think of the content?

Mimififi · 31/07/2024 18:11

Mimififi · 31/07/2024 15:59

Where have I specifically mentioned Muslim integration?

I apologise @Piggywaspushed you are 100% correct. It was @Saschka who accused me of mentioning a religion which I never did it was a nationality (big difference!)
& it was you who said I implied the man committed the stabbings BECAUSE he was Algerian which I most certainly did not.

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Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:12

EasternStandard · 31/07/2024 18:09

Would approval for that kind of study ever be given?

They might not want to redo but wondering what’s possible

It would be given if the criteria were met, and the research questions were valid according to research principles, and if the correct measures were put into place to mitigate potential harm to interview / research persons. It wouldn’t be dismissed out of hand, that’s for sure. But there are strict criteria and any study would have to meet them.

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:14

Midnightalready · 31/07/2024 18:06

Yes, and as the articles explained, they didn't seek out ethics approval because they didn't set out to discover what they did. But I note that you are sidestepping the very inconvenient results of their study, and just trying to smear the articles reporting what happened.

Are you reading my posts? You can’t publish something for which you don’t have ethical approval, no matter what you find!

Midnightalready · 31/07/2024 18:15

EasternStandard · 31/07/2024 18:09

Would approval for that kind of study ever be given?

They might not want to redo but wondering what’s possible

You're probably right, given the political climate this kind of study would never get approval in the first place. That in itself is shocking, and tantamount to the suppression of truth in service to an ideology. Orwell wouldn't be surprised.

But none of that negates the reality of what they discovered.

Mimififi · 31/07/2024 18:16

But what exactly is unethical about unearthing information that could potentially prevent even 1 rape? Surely it's for the greater good?

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EasternStandard · 31/07/2024 18:16

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:10

I agree with the conclusions of the researchers, when they say:

“However, results should be interpreted with caution and avoid statements on causality as such statements could be misinterpreted and misused, particularly if contextual factors, such as socioeconomic status, marital status, psychiatric disorders and lack of integration are not taken into account. Lack of integration often includes poor language skills and being unemployed. There may also be other factors associated with our findings that have not been explored. For example, possible bias against immigrants at the policing and prosecution level is a factor that cannot be ignored.“

What do you think of the content?

My first thought was I don’t often see this stark conclusion in a study that has seemingly been picked up widely. From the report

Key points

  • Rape, aggravated rape, attempted rape or attempted aggravated rape (rape+) are increasing in Sweden.
  • The majority of those convicted of rape+ are immigrants.

What I think overall takes multiple voices and studies which I wouldn’t say I have. But I would welcome more analysis

Midnightalready · 31/07/2024 18:18

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:14

Are you reading my posts? You can’t publish something for which you don’t have ethical approval, no matter what you find!

I am reading your posts, but I don't accept your own ethical framework. You seem to be hiding behind procedure. Are you suggesting that the truth shouldn't be investigated? Or that they shouldn't have disclosed what they found?

Why do you keep refusing to address the results of their study?

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:19

Mimififi · 31/07/2024 18:16

But what exactly is unethical about unearthing information that could potentially prevent even 1 rape? Surely it's for the greater good?

It is against research ethics, these are procedures researchers have to follow. What they found may well have application (although they themselves acknowledge the limitations of the study and warn against assuming causality), but my point is that they were not being prosecuted for the content of their study, it was because it was suspected they didn’t have ethical approval. They could seek it for a future study, and do the research if it passes.

Flibflobflibflob · 31/07/2024 18:19

Looks like the Germans are trying to get an agreement with Syria and Afghanistan to take back criminals. Clearly they think theres a problem.

I’m fine with that tbh, people who want to live in peace and get on with their lives and give their children a decent future should be embraced. If you move somewhere that provides you asylum and then proceed to commit crimes off you fuck.

Piggywaspushed · 31/07/2024 18:20

Midnightalready · 31/07/2024 18:18

I am reading your posts, but I don't accept your own ethical framework. You seem to be hiding behind procedure. Are you suggesting that the truth shouldn't be investigated? Or that they shouldn't have disclosed what they found?

Why do you keep refusing to address the results of their study?

Do you understand research ethics? That isn't the poster's ethical framework!

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:20

Midnightalready · 31/07/2024 18:18

I am reading your posts, but I don't accept your own ethical framework. You seem to be hiding behind procedure. Are you suggesting that the truth shouldn't be investigated? Or that they shouldn't have disclosed what they found?

Why do you keep refusing to address the results of their study?

I literally addressed the results in several posts now. I’m not suggesting anything, and the ethical framework you refer to is not mine, it is that of the Swedish government / lawmakers.

Midnightalready · 31/07/2024 18:21

Piggywaspushed · 31/07/2024 18:20

Do you understand research ethics? That isn't the poster's ethical framework!

I don't care about research ethics. I care about what their study clearly showed. My personal ethics are inconvenient truths should be given plenty of sunlight and scrutiny.

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:23

Midnightalready · 31/07/2024 18:21

I don't care about research ethics. I care about what their study clearly showed. My personal ethics are inconvenient truths should be given plenty of sunlight and scrutiny.

You may not care about research ethics. That’s up to you. But if you are a researcher in Sweden, you are obliged to follow them. It’s not a big deal, and I promise you it’s not the big government censorship operation you appear to think it is.

EasternStandard · 31/07/2024 18:24

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:10

I agree with the conclusions of the researchers, when they say:

“However, results should be interpreted with caution and avoid statements on causality as such statements could be misinterpreted and misused, particularly if contextual factors, such as socioeconomic status, marital status, psychiatric disorders and lack of integration are not taken into account. Lack of integration often includes poor language skills and being unemployed. There may also be other factors associated with our findings that have not been explored. For example, possible bias against immigrants at the policing and prosecution level is a factor that cannot be ignored.“

What do you think of the content?

This is more the disclaimers to the results though

Is that because the key points are not welcome?

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:26

EasternStandard · 31/07/2024 18:24

This is more the disclaimers to the results though

Is that because the key points are not welcome?

No, I don’t think it’s because the results wouldn’t be welcome. I think it’s fairly standard practice to point out the limitations of any study, especially nowadays with social media. It stops things being deliberately misinterpreted or twisted.

EasternStandard · 31/07/2024 18:27

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:26

No, I don’t think it’s because the results wouldn’t be welcome. I think it’s fairly standard practice to point out the limitations of any study, especially nowadays with social media. It stops things being deliberately misinterpreted or twisted.

Yes but it’s the section you copied rather than the key points.

People seem to be skirting around what the study actually says

Dulra · 31/07/2024 18:28

Piggywaspushed · 31/07/2024 18:03

I have never mentioned religion. Not once. Unless Algerian is a religion.
Feel free to check back.
I have nothing to apologise for.

FWIW This is the exchange about the Algerian in Dublin

OP
From what I hear Ireland is no better now. Mass discontent with government & huge riots last year in the capital after multiple children were stabbed.

Me
Yes incited by the far right and misinformation. We have a far right problem not an integration problem

OP
Interesting take @Dulra . The Algerian man who stabbed the chilren & carers had been in Ireland 20 years & does this. I don't think he integrated too well somehow.

OP was the only person to mention the attempted murderers nationality and to claim he didn't integrate well. As they say if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck you can be pretty sure it is a duck.

ditismooi · 31/07/2024 18:30

Dylanesque · 31/07/2024 18:15

I followed other links from the Swedish researchers story and it's shocking how much Germany is spending on supporting their mass immigration. I fail to understand how immigrants on welfare benefits bring improvements to any country
https://rmx.news/trending/nearly-1-in-20-of-all-syrians-now-lives-in-germany-over-half-receive-welfare/

hmm .. interesting read around the history of this website this poster has quoted from

Down this rabbit hole - check the source -Down this rabbit hole - check the source -Down this rabbit hole - check the source -Down this rabbit hole - check the source -

Tootjaskoot · 31/07/2024 18:31

EasternStandard · 31/07/2024 18:27

Yes but it’s the section you copied rather than the key points.

People seem to be skirting around what the study actually says

I’m personally not giving any further comment on the content because a) I haven’t had time to read it in full, only skim it, and b) I am sceptical about it due to the ethical concerns (although they did actually get acquitted because they couldn’t prove criminal intent behind the lack of ethics approval, but still)

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