A Critical Analysis of the Use of Intersectionality Theory to Understand the Settlement and Integration Needs of Skilled Immigrants to Canada

Kaushik, Vibha; Walsh, Christine A.

doi:10.1353/ces.2018.0021

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“…By revealing the complexity within HSMs, we argue that privilege is a relational and situational concept. As current migration studies are criticized for distinguishing migrants by the binary notions of discrimination and privilege (Kynsilehto 2011;Riaño 2011;Webb 2015;Rodriguez and Scurry 2019), this study shows that discrimination is experienced in the everyday lives of a traditionally deemed privileged group of HSMs (Kaushik and Walsh 2018). Thus, we argue that discrimination and privilege could be embodied simultaneously by an intersectional subject of contested identities, which challenges the idea that intersectionality is a concept just for the "oppressed".…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Other studies included the dimensions of disability, sexuality, nationality, and migration conditions to the original framework of gender, race, ethnicity, and class (Valentine 2007;Chow 2011). Scholars also use intersectionality to understand the experience of highly-skilled migrant women (Riaño 2011;Kaushik and Walsh 2018;Rodriguez and Scurry 2019). This body of literature widened the scope of research by questioning who should be considered an intersectional subject and the complex relations between contested identities and structures.…”

Section: Intersectionality In Migration Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This body of literature widened the scope of research by questioning who should be considered an intersectional subject and the complex relations between contested identities and structures. Kaushik and Walsh (2018) stressed the importance of using an intersectional lens in highly skilled migration studies. Kynsilehto (2011) challenges the current discourses concerning HSMs as male elite, autonomous, or the privileged by using the life stories of Maghrebi women in France.…”

Section: Intersectionality In Migration Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Highly-Skilled Migrants, Gender, and Well-Being in the Eindhoven Region. An Intersectional Analysis

Spadavecchia

2021

Administrative Sciences

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The shortage of skilled labor and the global competition for highly qualified employees has challenged Dutch companies to develop strategies to attract Highly Skilled Migrants (HSMs). This paper presents a study exploring how well-being is experienced by HSMs living in the Eindhoven region, a critical Dutch Tech Hub. Our population includes highly skilled women and men who moved to Eindhoven for work or to follow their partner trajectory. By analyzing data according to these four groups, we detect significant differences among HSMs. Given the exploratory nature of this work, we use a qualitative method based on semi-structured interviews. Our findings show that gender plays a crucial role in experienced well-being for almost every dimension analyzed. Using an intersectional approach, we challenge previous models of well-being, and we detect different factors that influence the respondents’ well-being when intersecting with gender. Those factors are migratory status, the reason to migrate, parenthood, and origin (EU/non-EU). When all the factors intersect, participants’ well-being decreases in several areas: career, financial satisfaction, subjective well-being, and social relationships. Significant gender differences are also found in migration strategies. Finally, we contribute to debates about skilled migration and well-being by including an intersectional perspective.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 67%

Section: Intersectionality In Migration Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Intersectionality In Migration Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Highly-Skilled Migrants, Gender, and Well-Being in the Eindhoven Region. An Intersectional Analysis

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2021

Administrative Sciences

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“…As a theory, intersectionality provides insight into how multiple systems of oppression mutually intersect to impact one's health and wellbeing (Cho et al, 2013). The multiplicity of these systems of oppression shapes one's social position and informs how one navigates individual, social, and health structures (Kaushik & Walsh, 2018). Jennifer Nash (2019) describes intersectionality as part of a “cohort of terms” used to describe how systems of oppression are interconnected, with “multiple genealogies in both Black feminist and women of color feminist traditions” (p. 6).…”

Section: An Overview Of Intersectionality Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

An integrative literature review and critical reflection of intersectionality theory

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Intersectionality theory has been used by nursing scholars to offer insight into how multiple systems of oppression mutually interact to impact health and to examine how multiple social modes of existence shape individual and group experiences of health inequality. The application of intersectionality theory, however, requires a reflexive critical lens to more effectively inform nursing science and practice. We draw on a comprehensive integrative literature review to offer a critical reflection by considering the semantic and structural consistency, generalizability, simplicity and complexity, and the utility and value of intersectionality theory to nursing science and practice. If nurses are to effectively utilize intersectionality theory, it is essential that we are able to analyze and speak to the multiple modes of existence based on historical, social, economic, and political processes that impact the health of those we serve. Critical examination of intersectionality enables nurses to further consider its value and usefulness when applied to nursing science and practice, particularly when addressing health and social inequalities.

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“…In effect, intersectionality offers an analytical frame for exploring gender, social class, race and other forms of identities as interconnected and mutually reinforcing categories that affect the opportunities available to members of the same group. It has been used to explain systemic inequalities grounded in social structures (Davies, 2008; Kaushik and Walsh, 2018).…”

Section: Mixed Embeddedness Gender and Immigrant Entrepreneurshipmentioning

confidence: 99%

Programming for Immigrant Women in Canada: Is Entrepreneurship Neglected?

Kalu

Okafor

2020

International Migration

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This study examines the demand and supply dynamics of entrepreneurship support services for new immigrant women in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), Ontario, Canada. Empirical evidence presented in this study reveals significant unmet needs for entrepreneurship support services. Major reasons for the inability of settlement agencies to meet the entrepreneurship needs of new immigrants include prioritization of other support services and lack of funding. The study identifies unfamiliarity with the Canadian environment, discrimination, business regulations that are difficult to satisfy, and unlikely tendencies of the immigrants to ask for support as some of the key challenges to entrepreneurship among immigrant women. However, these challenges may be ameliorated with enhanced entrepreneurship and language training, information awareness campaigns and more funding, among other factors. The findings have practical implications for accountable governments and non‐governmental organizations as they design and/or redesign immigration and settlement policies to facilitate integration of new immigrants.

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A Critical Analysis of the Use of Intersectionality Theory to Understand the Settlement and Integration Needs of Skilled Immigrants to Canada

Cited by 27 publications

References 78 publications

Highly-Skilled Migrants, Gender, and Well-Being in the Eindhoven Region. An Intersectional Analysis

Highly-Skilled Migrants, Gender, and Well-Being in the Eindhoven Region. An Intersectional Analysis

An integrative literature review and critical reflection of intersectionality theory

Programming for Immigrant Women in Canada: Is Entrepreneurship Neglected?

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