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Skilled migration and cumulative disadvantage: the case of highly qualified Asian Indian immigrant women in the US.

Authors :
Purkayastha, Bandana
Source :
Geoforum; Mar2005, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p181-196, 16p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The research on skilled international migration focuses primarily on the experiences of male migrants. Little work has been done on female migrants, especially those who migrated as dependents of highly skilled males. This paper presents some data on Asian Indian women in the US, and argues that these women suffer from cumulative disadvantage. The paper emphasizes that it is necessary to adopt a complex model involving the interaction of gendered/racialised immigration laws, workplace and household experiences in order to understand the experiences of these women. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00167185
Volume :
36
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Geoforum
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16392803
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2003.11.006