Involuntary migration, inequality, and integration: National and subnational influences

Abstract

Standard-Nutzungsbedingungen:Die Dokumente auf EconStor dürfen zu eigenen wissenschaftlichen Zwecken und zum Privatgebrauch gespeichert und kopiert werden.Sie dürfen die Dokumente nicht für öffentliche oder kommerzielle Zwecke vervielfältigen, öffentlich ausstellen, öffentlich zugänglich machen, vertreiben oder anderweitig nutzen.Sofern die Verfasser die Dokumente unter Open-Content-Lizenzen (insbesondere CC-Lizenzen) zur Verfügung gestellt haben sollten, gelten abweichend von diesen Nutzungsbedingungen die in der dort genannten Lizenz gewährten Nutzungsrechte.Abstract: Across the world, we observe different experiences in terms of inequality between migrant and 'host-country' populations. What factors contribute to such variation? What policies and programmes facilitate 'better' economic integration? This paper, and the broader collection of studies that it frames, speaks to these questions through focused comparative consideration of two migrant populations (Vietnamese and Afghan) in four Western countries (Canada, Germany, the UK, and the US). It pays particular attention to involuntary migrants who fled conflict in their home regions beginning in the 1970s. The paper builds in particular on the literature on segmented assimilation theory, exploring new linkages with work on horizontal inequality, to highlight the role of five key sets of factors in such variation: governmental policies and institutions; labour market reception; existing co-ethnic communities; human capital and socioeconomic characteristics; and social cohesion or 'groupness'.

Social mobility and inequality between groups

“…But very little research on horizontal inequality has comparatively considered how horizontal inequalities between different types of groups (e.g. migrants and 'natives' compared with racial groups) may evolve differently over time (see Gisselquist 2019b). In this context, more attention is needed in this body of work to understand how variation in rates of mobility across different disadvantaged minority groups might contribute to different evolution in horizontal inequalities.…”

Approaches to delivering appropriate care to engage and meet the complex needs of refugee and asylum seekers in Australian primary healthcare: A qualitative study

“…The demonstration of compassion and caring for the individual mindfully are important facets when providing care (Ranjbar et al, 2020). This is particularly crucial when engaging with refugees and asylum seekers who may arrive with experiences of mental and/or physical trauma (Fair et al, 2018; Gisselquist, 2020). Trauma‐informed care (TIC) is grounded in acknowledging how trauma affects people's lives and understanding that healthcare delivery must ensure individuals are not retraumatised (Miller et al, 2019).…”