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1Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics, Maastricht, The Netherlands & United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-Merit), Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Social Science Research
|May 19, 2024
Summary
First-generation immigrants in the Netherlands show mainstream welfare assimilation, but some with disadvantages concentrate in lower economic segments. This highlights the need for equitable policies and distinct refugee strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Public Policy
Background:
- Immigrant integration into welfare systems is crucial for social cohesion.
- Understanding welfare assimilation patterns informs policy development.
- Previous research often treats immigrant groups homogeneously.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate segmentation in the welfare assimilation of first-generation immigrants in the Netherlands.
- To analyze welfare utilization trajectories against native Dutch reference groups.
- To identify factors influencing divergent assimilation paths.
Main Methods:
- Utilized longitudinal administrative data from Statistics Netherlands (2007-2015).
- Estimated welfare utilization trajectories for migrants over the working-age life course.
- Compared migrant trajectories to average Dutch natives and low-education Dutch natives.
Main Results:
- Predominant trend of mainstream welfare assimilation observed.
- Concentration of welfare assimilation into disadvantaged segments among immigrants with structural/human capital disadvantages.
- Lack of welfare assimilation in worst-case scenarios, risking marginalized ethnic groups.
Conclusions:
- Automatic closing of migrant-native welfare gaps cannot be assumed without equitable opportunities.
- Divergent patterns between refugees and other migrants necessitate distinct immigration and refugee policies.
- Avoid treating all immigrant groups as a homogenous bloc in policy-making.
Keywords:
Dynamic life-course approachMigrant integrationPublic policySegmented assimilationSocial protectionWelfareMore Related Videos
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