Asian and Pacific Migration Journal
Volume 28, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 53-74

Settlement and employment outcomes of black African immigrants in Southeast Queensland, Australia (Article)

Udah H.* , Singh P. , Chamberlain S.
  • a Griffith University, Australia
  • b Griffith University, Australia
  • c Griffith University, Australia

Abstract

In this paper, we focus on the economic integration of black African immigrants settling in Queensland by examining their experiences and views on employment within Australia's labor market. The paper draws on findings from a qualitative study conducted in Southeast Queensland. The study examines how black African immigrants define their identity, socio-economic wellbeing and sense of belonging in white majority Australia. The findings suggest that settlement and integration policies in Australia need to be informed by immigrants' employment experiences. The paper contributes to the literature on the role of employment in the settlement and integration processes of racially and culturally different immigrants. © Scalabrini Migration Center 2019.

Author Keywords

Australia immigrants Queensland Africans Integration Employment

Index Keywords

sense of place immigration policy Acculturation Queensland socioeconomic status Australia labor market employment settlement pattern black population African immigrant economic integration cultural identity
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85061958632&doi=10.1177%2f0117196819830247&partnerID=40&md5=a09d11a9311c57c8e64769894843e6bf
DOI: 10.1177/0117196819830247
ISSN: 01171968
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English