SOC355H1 Chapter Notes -Homophily, Social Capital, Human Capital
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In and out of the ethnic economy: a longitudinal analysis of. Ethnic networks and pathways to economic success across. By wendy d. roth, marc-david l. seidel, dennis ma and eiston lo. Examines longitudinal differences across immigrant categories on how the choice of ethnic or non-ethnic workplace influences a) the ethnic composition of social networks and b) the immigrant"s economic success. Using longitudinal survey of immigrants to canada- data 6 months, 2 years, and 4 years after arrival. Found support on both sides of the ethnic economy debate. Family immigrants do better in ethnic workplaces. The initial sorting of immigrants into visa categories largely constrict their paths of incorporation. Two sides of the debate: ethnic economy provides alternate route mobility for immigrants who may be penalized by language and cultural barriers, immigrant employees experience disadvantages in ethnic workplaces relative to open economies. Many immigrants rely on ethnic ties for scarce resources and information to facilitate their settlement (upon arrival)
