GEOG 2210 Lecture : Week 7.docx
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From migrant to immigrant: domestic workers settle in vancouver, Research compiles interviews from 15 filipinas; most of them experiencing long term downward occupational mobility and continue to work as domestic housekeepers, home care workers, etc. Contention: this labour market outcome can be understood within these women"s social responsibilities and network - they have continued financial responsibilities to their families in their homeland are are limited in vancouver. One benefit of them not being at home: they can use their remittances to buy properties in the philippines. But this is outweighed by the costs of family relocation. Canadian context: the live-in-care program (lcp) designed to allow canadian families to sponsor/employ non-canadians as live-in caregivers. Residents can apply for pr status after 24 months (unusual on the world stage) Entitlement to pr status is more than just hourly wage, it justifies work and makes people happy. That is, permanent status can compensate for injustices and exploitation of labour.
