From Data to Insights: Synthesizing Research Findings
摘要
This chapter presents the findings from both quantitative and qualitative analyses that explore the multifaceted phenomenon of deskilling among skilled, racialized immigrants in Canada. Quantitative results indicate a statistically significant gender disparity in deskilling, with immigrant women experiencing disproportionately higher rates compared to their male counterparts. The attainment of Canadian education is associated with a reduction in deskilling, particularly among women, whereas the recognition of foreign credentials appears to play a more salient role for men. Despite possessing comparable qualifications, female immigrants face heightened employment precarity, characterized by lower wages, limited access to benefits, and reduced job security. These disparities underscore the persistence of systemic gender inequities within the Canadian labour market. Social networks also significantly influence employment outcomes. Specifically, robust bridging social capital is associated with lower levels of deskilling, while experiences of racism and perceived gendered racial discrimination contribute to its intensification. Regression analyses further highlight the gendered and intersectional dimensions of deskilling, underscoring how race, gender, and migration status interact to shape labour market trajectories. Qualitative findings corroborate these patterns, emphasizing deskilling as a recurrent theme in the employment narratives of racialized skilled immigrants. These experiences are shaped by broader structural forces, including colonial legacies and neoliberal policy frameworks, as well as individual strategies such as reskilling and the strategic use of social networks. This chapter concludes that deskilling reflects structural inequities rather than individual deficits and calls for targeted policy interventions aimed at improving the integration of internationally trained professionals into the Canadian labour market.