Migration, ethnicity and progression from low-paid work: implications for skills policy

Netto, G., Hudson, M., Noon, M., Sosenko, F. , de Lima, P. and Kamenou-Aigbekaen, N. (2015) Migration, ethnicity and progression from low-paid work: implications for skills policy. Social Policy and Society, 14(4), pp. 509-522. (doi: 10.1017/S1474746414000499)

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Abstract

Migration plays an important role in determining skills supply, and certain ethnic groups tend to be over-represented in low-paid work. This article considers the implications of the complex interplay of migration, ethnicity and workplace progression for skills policy by comparing and contrasting the opportunities faced by low-paid workers of diverse ethnicities in progressing to better paid work. This is done by drawing on a qualitative study of nine case study organisations in Scotland and England, including interviews with sixty-five workers and forty-three managers. We argue that while all low-paid workers face formidable barriers to progression, recent migrants and settled ethnic minorities face additional challenges that should be considered in skills and wider social policies related to low-paid work.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Sosenko, Dr Filip
Authors: Netto, G., Hudson, M., Noon, M., Sosenko, F., de Lima, P., and Kamenou-Aigbekaen, N.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
Journal Name:Social Policy and Society
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
ISSN:1474-7464
ISSN (Online):1475-3073
Published Online:13 November 2014

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