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 |
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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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