Work and stay: explaining perceived discrimination among Romanian labor migrants

Gherghina, S. (2021) Work and stay: explaining perceived discrimination among Romanian labor migrants. Journal of International Migration and Integration, 22(3), pp. 887-905. (doi: 10.1007/s12134-020-00777-y)

Abstract

Research dealing with perceptions of discrimination among migrants investigated its consequences on their daily lives. However, little systematic attention had been paid to the determinants of perceived discrimination among migrants. This article aims to explain the causes for which migrants see themselves discriminated against in their country of residence. The statistical analysis uses individual-level data from an original survey conducted in 2018 among Romanian migrants. The results indicate that poor relations with natives, a job below capabilities, and the temporary status of migration contribute to higher perceptions of discrimination.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Gherghina, Dr Sergiu
• Authors: Gherghina, S.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics
• Journal Name: Journal of International Migration and Integration
• Publisher: Springer
• ISSN: 1488-3473
• ISSN (Online): 1874-6365
• Published Online: 02 September 2020
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2020 The Author
• First Published: First published in Journal of International Migration and Integration 22(3): 887-905
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license