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Factors shaping workplace segregation between natives and immigrants.
Magnus Strömgren1, Tiit Tammaru, Alexander M Danzer
1Department of Geography and Economic History, Umeå University, SE-901 87, Umeå, Sweden, magnus.stromgren@geography.umu.se.
Demography
|January 9, 2014
Summary
Residential segregation significantly impacts workplace segregation for immigrants. Lower residential segregation leads to reduced workplace segregation, particularly for men who intermarry with natives. This research uses Swedish population data.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Immigrant integration research is shifting focus from residential patterns to other social spaces, like workplaces.
- Understanding workplace segregation is crucial for analyzing immigrant-native interactions and social cohesion.
- Previous studies indicate varying levels of segregation across different social domains.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the extent of workplace segregation among immigrant groups in Sweden.
- To investigate the relationship between residential segregation and workplace segregation.
- To assess the influence of intermarriage and unobserved immigrant characteristics on workplace segregation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized longitudinal, georeferenced Swedish population register data (1990-2005).
- Employed fixed-effects regressions and ordinary least squares (OLS) to control for self-selection bias.
- Analyzed workplace, neighborhood, and partnership segregation patterns.
Main Results:
- Workplace segregation levels are lower than residential segregation levels among immigrants.
- Reduced residential segregation is a significant factor in decreasing workplace segregation.
- Intermarriage with natives lowers workplace segregation for immigrant men, but not for immigrant women.
Conclusions:
- Residential integration positively influences workplace integration for immigrants.
- The findings highlight the interconnectedness of segregation across different life domains.
- Policy implications may involve promoting residential integration to foster broader social inclusion.
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