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SIXTH INTERNATIONAL METROPOLIS CONFERENCE

WORKSHOP 29: The interplay of gender and immigrant status in labour market outcomes

Wednesday, November 28, 2001
14:00 - 15:30

ORGANIZERS

Jean Kunz
Applied Research Branch
Human Resources Development Canada
165 Hotel de Ville Street - Phase II - 7th Floor
Hull, Quebec, K1A OJ2
Tel: (819) 953-8049
Fax: (819) 953-8584
Jean.l.kunz@spg.org

Eden Thompson
Applied Research Branch
Human Resources Development Canada
165 Hotel de Ville Street - Phase II - 7th Floor
Hull, Quebec, K1A OJ2
Tel: (819) 953-3431
Fax: (819) 953-8584

 

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

It has been asserted that immigrant women experience a double negative in the Canadian labour force, as 'immigrants' and as 'women'. Female immigrants to Canada may face more barriers than their male counterparts. Female immigrants may face gender discrimination in the labour market that is similar to that experienced by native-born females, or it may be exacerbated by their foreign-born status. For example, some evidence suggests that upon landing, immigrant women may forego education and career development and enter the labour market at the first job available to support their family, while their spouse pursues further education and career development. To the extent that there are unique links among gender, foreign-born status, and labour market barriers, policy initiatives may improve the economic situation of female immigrants and their families.

The purpose of this workshop is to evaluate the interplay of gender and immigrant status in labour market outcomes in a number of countries. What is the labour market situation of immigrant women in other countries? Do labour market outcomes differ by region of origin or visible minority status? What investments do female immigrants make in their individual human capital after arrival? Are there household investment strategies? What is the participation in government transfer programs of female immigrants in relation to their male counterparts? What is the interplay between gender, immigrant status, and poverty?

DURATION: 1.5 hours

PRESENTERS:
Jean Kunz, Human Resources Development, Canada
Aslan Zorlu, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Eden Thompson, Human Resources Development, Canada
Baukje (Bo) Miedema, Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Canada
Lesleyanne Hawthorne


Discussant: Nora Hammell

 

 

 

 

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