Social Integration of Migrants Youth (A study of Nuba Migrants Families in Khartoum State)

Abstract

This research aimed to explore the social integration process among Nuba youth, specifically those from migrant families born in Khartoum State. The Nuba group refers to the people of South Kordofan in Western Sudan, who are currently experiencing ongoing conflict. A purposive sampling method was employed to select a total of 120 male and female Nuba youth participants. Data were gathered through face-to-face interviews utilizing a pretested questionnaire. The findings of the study revealed that these youth live in challenging conditions marked by high rates of illiteracy, unemployment, and social isolation, leading them to develop their own lifestyle, which renders them vulnerable to exploitation and violence. Additionally, the results indicated that the social integration of Nuba youth with the host community is limited, despite changes in their socio-cultural practices and the adoption of a lifestyle that differs from that of the Nuba group.