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Ethno-Caste Influences on Migration Rates and Destinations
Nathalie E Williams1, Prem Bhandari2, Linda Young-DeMarco3
1University of Washington.
World Development
|May 2, 2020
Summary
This study reveals that historical legacies and human/economic capital significantly drive ethnic differences in migration from Nepal. Understanding these factors is crucial for addressing ethnic discrimination and opportunity structures.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Migration Studies
- Ethnic Studies
Background:
- Ethnic differences in migration rates are widely observed but poorly understood.
- Ethnicity's role in migration is often a minor detail in emigration literature.
- Understanding these differences is vital for addressing ethnic discrimination and opportunity structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the mechanisms through which ethnicity influences out-migration rates and destination choices.
- To identify the key drivers of ethnic differentials in migration patterns.
- To explore the implications for ethno-caste-based disadvantage and migration studies.
Main Methods:
- Utilized longitudinal panel survey data from Nepal.
- Examined migration patterns of five major ethno-caste groups.
- Applied migration theory to analyze human/economic capital, discrimination, and historical legacies.
Main Results:
- All three proposed mechanisms (human/economic capital, discrimination, historical legacies) influence out-migration and destinations.
- Historical legacy and human/economic capital emerged as the primary drivers of ethnic migration differences.
- Significant ethnic differentials in migration patterns were observed.
Conclusions:
- Historical legacies and human/economic capital are key determinants of ethnic migration differentials.
- Migration patterns can perpetuate or alleviate ethno-caste-based disadvantage in Nepal.
- Findings offer insights into ethnic and racial migration differentials globally.
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