Journal of Contemporary China
Volume 20, Issue 68, 2011, Pages 135-152

Globalization and vulnerability of Chinese migrant workers in Italy: Empirical evidence on working conditions and their consequences (Article)

Wu B.* , Sheehan J.
  • a School of Contemporary Chinese Studies, Nottingham University, United Kingdom
  • b School of Contemporary Chinese Studies, Nottingham University, United Kingdom

Abstract

Compared with other ethnic groups, Chinese immigrants have a low profile and their voices, contributions, sufferings and needs are not widely recognised. This paper argues that the vulnerability of Chinese migrant workers is related to the poor working conditions in ethnic workplaces and the social isolation they experience, and that these two problems are interwoven. The data were obtained from an empirical survey involving 28 Chinese- and Italian-owned manufacturers in the textile, garment and leather sectors in the Veneto region of northern Italy, selected to enable comparisons to be made between conditions in Chineseowned and Italian-owned businesses. © 2011 Taylor & Francis.

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Index Keywords

Veneto working conditions China Italy Asian immigrant globalization migrant worker workplace
Link
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DOI: 10.1080/10670564.2011.520852
ISSN: 10670564
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English