Back to Search Start Over

Employment Retention, Area of Origin and Type of Social Support among Refugees in the Chicago Area.

Authors :
Majka, Lorraine
Mullan, Brendan
Source :
International Migration Review. Fall 1992 26(3):899-926.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

Examines the impact of sociodemographic variables on employment retention of 2,078 male and 1,299 female Cambodian, Laotian, Vietnamese, Polish, Romanian, Soviet, and other refugees in greater metropolitan Chicago (Illinois). Labor force participation patterns and experiences are influenced differentially by background characteristics and exposure to U.S. assistance systems. (SLD)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0197-9183
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Migration Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ455265
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research