SOC218H1 Chapter : Immigration History - Vietnamese (reading)
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Patchworking: households in the economy. Initial elation soon dwindled anxieties about building new life and regaining middle class status (lost in years after 1975). In response: channelled efforts to attain middle class status in other directions. Education of the young expected share in rewards it would bring in the future. Could effectively achieve acceptance and prosperity they were unable to. Acquire consumer goods symbolized middle class status and reflected significance compared to vietnam (had more here). Signified transition from newcomer veteran established immigrant. Greater number of labour force participants = higher wage earning capacity. Continuous movement in and out of jobs. Most easily available: low level service sector positions. E. g. cleaning, waitressing advancement: poorly paid, unstable and no fringe benefits or opportunities for. All are eligibly for cash assistance and medical benefits through rca (refugee. Readings: 1982: rca declined from period of 36 months to 18 months following arrival. At advantage at dealing with institutions and persons outside.
