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Vietnamese refugees and blocked mobility.

S Gold, N Kibria

Asian and Pacific Migration Journal : APMJ

|January 1, 1993

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Vietnamese refugees in the U.S. face economic challenges, including unstable jobs and welfare reliance. Their settlement circumstances and demographics limit economic opportunities, contrary to a "success story" narrative.

Keywords:

Americas Asians Cultural Background Demographic Factors Developed Countries Economic Factors Employment Status Ethnic Groups Informal Sector Macroeconomic Factors Migrants Migration North America Northern America Population Population Characteristics Population Dynamics Refugees Settlement And Resettlement Social Welfare Socioeconomic Factors Socioeconomic Status United States

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Sociology
Economics
Refugee Studies

Background:

Vietnamese refugees resettled in the U.S. post-Vietnam War.
Previous narratives often portrayed refugee resettlement as an economic success story.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the current economic situation of Vietnamese refugees in the United States.
To challenge the prevailing "success story" narrative.

Main Methods:

Analysis of published data.
Ethnographic studies conducted in Oakland, California, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Main Results:

Many recently arrived Vietnamese refugees experience unstable, minimum-wage employment.
Welfare dependency and informal economy participation are prevalent.
Economic status contrasts sharply with the "success story" perception.

Conclusions:

Limited economic opportunities for Vietnamese refugees stem from their resettlement circumstances.
Demographic structure of the refugee group also impacts economic outcomes.