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to the job, and with different nationalities being sometimes paid different rates for the same work (Zaronaite and Tirzite, 2006). 6.4 Equality groups, migration and employment This section examines some of the social divisions resulting in unequal employment outcomes. There is a large literature on ethnic minorities and minority women and employment but much less systematic study of migrants and employment, although some of the sector studies are beginning to provide more detailed information on inequalities in conditions of work, pay and status of recent migrants. Gender Economic activity – participation and unemployment – varies enormously by gender and nationality. Some groups of women have entered largely as family members (Bangladeshis) or asylum seekers (Somalis), and have low levels of participation in the labour market (see Table 6.5). This applies to those who have lived in the UK for many years as well as recent arrivals (Kofman et al, 2008), and is particularly the case for those with low levels of educational qualifications. Men in these groups also experience higher levels of unemployment. The table also shows that, with the exception of Irish and Australian women, unemployment among foreign-born and ethnic minority females is higher and in most of cases double that of UK-born females.
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