Exploring the Intersectionality of Employment Opportunities for Immigrant Woman in Canada: A Socio-Economic Analysis
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Abstract
Introduction: Canada has the multicultural landscape which consists of diverse population. This research delves multifaceted dynamics on the intersectionality of employment opportunities for woman in Canada. Immigrant woman has encountered several barriers on accessing the meaningful employment opportunities. They faced socio-economic disparities, inequality of the experience factors and cultural factors.
Objectives: It focuses on analyzing the influences of employment opportunities for immigrant woman in Canada as a dependent variable with socio-economic status, experience and cultural background as an independent variable. It also provides a clear overview on how immigrant woman with color faced the challenges and identify the key areas for its improvement.
Design: This study adopts quantitative research design for the data collection.It surveys with the focus group of immigrant woman i.e. woman with color. This research collects the data to understand the perspective and real life experience of immigrant woman with color across the socio-economic status, experience and cultural backgrounds.
Findings: The finding of the study highlights the relationship between employment opportunities for immigrant women with color in Canada with socio-economic status, experience level and cultural background. Socio-economic status includes the factors income and resources. Experience plays the vital role on the recognition through skill and higher paying employment opportunities. Cultural backgrounds include the social networking which has influences on employment outcomes. It shows the significant response on socio-economic status and cultural background but non-significant response on experience level.
Practical Implications: With the clear glance on intersecting the influences of socio-economic status, experience level and cultural background; future researcher can develop a targeted policies and programs which can enhance and contribute to Canada's social and economic prosperity.
Originality/Value: This research paper is the original research work carried out through the self-study from the questionnaire distribution to immigrant woman with color. Primary data is collected to examine the socio-economic status, experience and cultural background of immigrant women with color.
Keywords
Employment Opportunities, Immigrant Woman with Color, Intersectionality, Socio-economic Status, Experience, Cultural Background
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