Society
Germany is a modern, cosmopolitan country with about 82 million inhabitants, 19 percent of whom have an immigrant background. Its society is shaped by a plurality of lifestyles and truly different ethnocultural diversity. Most people – both young and old – are well-educated and enjoy a high standard of living as well as sufficient freedom to plan their lives as they themselves see fit. Young people are continuously reinventing how things are done, from the latest technology to the newest forms of music or most popular fashions.
Many different kinds of people immigrate to Germany each year. Their reasons for leaving their home countries are as varied as their life stories. Agu Agustian, Sandra Carreras, Alexander Reiser, and Arfasse Gamada give us a glimpse into a few of these reasons.
Immigration Has Many Faces
The Internet has long become an integral part of the daily lives of most children and young people. Researching online for homework, looking up unfamiliar concepts on Wikipedia, and chatting with friends via social networks like SchülerVZ and StudiVZ are the norm.
Youth and Social Networks
The first decade of the new millennium will be remembered for many things, including the phenomenon of reality TV which has captivated audiences across the world. And for 3 million people around Germany, Germany’s Next Top Model is not just a weekly must-see, but nearly an obsession.
Germany's Next Top Model
More and more Germans are saddling up and getting on their bikes – both in their free time and to travel to work. Cycling is definitely in. Trend researchers are already talking of a bike boom.
Bike Revolution
The players of BSV Al Dersimspor in Berlin come from different countries and cultures. A passion for football brought them together. They are self-confidently fighting for their great aim: first place in the club league.
BSV Al Dersimspor
In Germany, many children are growing up with another mother tongue, such as Serbian, Turkish or Vietnamese. An increasing number of bilingual kindergartens are helping these kids master both the language spoken in their homes and German, giving them a major head start.
Bilingual Kindergartens
Most Germans may live in cities, but they still feel very connected to nature. That’s why those who can’t afford their own house and garden often have a small garden plot, enabling them to get away from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives and work.
Garden "Colonies"
