Ethnic enclaves and self-employment among Middle Eastern immigrants in Sweden: ethnic capital or enclave size?
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DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2020.1839638
Abstract: ABSTRACT We employ geocoded data to explore the effects of ethnic enclaves in Swedish cities on the propensity of Middle Eastern immigrants to transcend from having no employment to self-employment. We demonstrate a robust tendency… read more here.
Keywords: ethnic enclaves; self employment; eastern immigrants; enclave size ... See more keywords
Urban ethnic enclaves and migration industries: The urban choices of mobile people
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DOI: 10.1177/00420980211045494
Abstract: When migrants come in large numbers, they tend to segregate in enclaves where they lead a familiar lifestyle alongside people who can provide a support system. But how do these enclaves come about? This paper… read more here.
Keywords: ethnic enclaves; urban ethnic; migration; migration industries ... See more keywords
Unraveling the Effects of Residence in an Ethnic Enclave on Immigrants’ Travel Mode Choices
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DOI: 10.1177/0739456x16663309
Abstract: This article examines the relationship between immigrants’ residence in an ethnic enclave and use of alternative modes of transportation. Ethnic enclaves may offer stronger social networks, which may affect mode choice. Using the 2012–2013 California… read more here.
Keywords: residence ethnic; ethnic enclave; ethnic enclaves; unraveling effects ... See more keywords