Sociological aspects of immigration in Spain. Impact and challenges

Abstract

This paper seeks to give a socio-demographic dimension to immigration in Spain. Its main objective is to highlight the change which, over the last few years, has turned Spain, traditionally a country of emigrants, into one of immigrants. In addition to this, it highlights the very important positive effects that immigration has brought not only to the Spanish economy but also to its work, education and religious contexts. Finally, it analyses how the native Spanish population has changed its attitude to immigration.