Because of the high number of involuntary migrants who arrived in Germany over the past years, displaced people may at least partly counteract the economic consequences of the demographic change in Germany. Yet, particularly displaced women are comparatively seldom employed in Germany. What are the main obstacles for displaced women when they try to find an employment in Germany? How can these obstacles be overcome?
In order to answer these questions, this paper will explore where the displaced women come from and what their reasons are to leave their countries of origin. It is also in the centre of interest what kind of qualifications they bring, with special regard to their educational background, professional experience and relevant language skills.
Other questions to be addressed are whether displaced women want to be employed in Germany in the first place and what their future plans concerning residence, educational aspirations and employment are.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Problem and research question
- 1.2 Research objectives and methodology
- 1.3 Structure of the thesis
- 2. MIGRATION
- 2.1 Specifications
- 2.2 Migration theories
- 2.3 Historical review of migration in Germany
- 2.4 Legal framework for displaced people in Germany
- 3. ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH AND POLITICAL GENDER EQUALITY
- 4. EMPLOYMENT
- 4.1 Specification and relevance for individuals, society and state
- 4.2 Current situation of the German labour market
- 4.3 Employment of women and migrants
- 4.4 Support for displaced people on the German labour market
- 5. THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL OBSTACLES
- 5.1 Cultural background
- 5.2 Child care
- 5.3 Language
- 5.4 Educational achievement and professional experience
- 5.5 Discrimination
- 5.6 Health restrictions
- 5.7 Non gender-specific factors
- 6. EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
- 6.1 Derivation of the hypotheses
- 6.2 Method
- 6.2.1 Approach
- 6.2.2 Type of survey
- 4.2.3 Sample
- 6.3 Results
- 6.3.1 Descriptive statistics
- 6.3.2 Evaluation of the hypotheses
- 7. OVERALL ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis aims to identify and analyze the factors hindering the labor market integration of displaced women in Germany. It investigates the significance of these factors and explores their impact on the social integration of these women, the federal budget, and the German economy as a whole. The study combines a theoretical review of relevant literature with empirical data from both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Labor market integration of displaced women in Germany
- Impact of cultural background, language barriers, and discrimination
- Role of education, professional experience, and childcare access
- Analysis of relevant support programs and their effectiveness
- Policy implications for improving integration outcomes
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. INTRODUCTION: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the thesis, outlining the problem of low employment rates among displaced women in Germany and stating the research question. It defines the research objectives, detailing the methodology employed (a combination of literature review, quantitative survey of 42 displaced women, and qualitative expert interviews with five experts), and provides a roadmap of the thesis structure.
2. MIGRATION: This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of migration, encompassing definitions, relevant theories, a historical analysis of migration patterns in Germany, and a detailed explanation of the legal framework governing displaced persons in the country. It lays the groundwork for understanding the context within which displaced women seek employment in Germany.
3. ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH AND POLITICAL GENDER EQUALITY: This chapter delves into the multifaceted dimensions of gender equality, exploring its economic, educational, health, and political aspects. It sets the stage for understanding the specific challenges faced by women, particularly displaced women, in the German context. The analysis of gender equality serves as a critical framework for understanding the barriers faced by displaced women in the labor market.
4. EMPLOYMENT: This chapter provides a thorough analysis of employment in Germany, focusing on its relevance to individuals, society, and the state. It presents the current state of the German labor market, examines the employment situation of women and migrants specifically, and reviews existing support programs aimed at assisting displaced individuals in entering the workforce. This chapter offers a detailed perspective on the overall context of employment in Germany and highlights the disparities experienced by displaced women.
5. THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL OBSTACLES: This chapter presents a theoretical framework for understanding the potential barriers to employment for displaced women. It examines a range of factors including cultural background, childcare challenges, language proficiency, educational attainment and professional experience, discrimination, and health-related limitations, setting the stage for the empirical analysis in the following chapter. The chapter systematically analyzes potential obstacles by connecting them to existing theoretical frameworks within the fields of sociology, economics, and gender studies.
6. EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS: This chapter details the empirical methodology and findings of the research. It explains the derivation of the hypotheses, outlines the quantitative and qualitative research methods used, describes the sample population, and presents the results of both the quantitative analysis of data from 42 displaced women and the qualitative interviews with 5 experts. The chapter rigorously presents empirical evidence to support or refute the hypotheses presented in the theoretical analysis.
7. OVERALL ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS: This chapter synthesizes the findings from the theoretical and empirical analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key obstacles preventing displaced women from integrating into the German labor market. It combines the insights gleaned from both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a nuanced and holistic perspective on the challenges faced by these women. This offers a strong conclusion to the body of research.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Female immigrants, employment, labor market integration, Germany, displaced women, gender equality, discrimination, language barriers, education, professional experience, childcare, cultural background, support programs, quantitative research, qualitative research, social integration, economic impact.
Frequently Asked Questions about "Labor Market Integration of Displaced Women in Germany"
What is the main focus of this thesis?
This thesis focuses on identifying and analyzing the factors that hinder the labor market integration of displaced women in Germany. It explores the impact of these factors on their social integration, the federal budget, and the German economy.
What is the methodology used in this research?
The research combines a theoretical review of relevant literature with empirical data. The empirical research involves a quantitative survey of 42 displaced women and qualitative expert interviews with five experts.
What are the key themes explored in the thesis?
Key themes include labor market integration of displaced women in Germany, the impact of cultural background, language barriers, and discrimination, the role of education, professional experience, and childcare access, an analysis of relevant support programs and their effectiveness, and policy implications for improving integration outcomes.
What are the main obstacles to labor market integration identified in the thesis?
The thesis examines several potential obstacles, including cultural background, childcare challenges, language proficiency, educational attainment and professional experience, discrimination, and health-related limitations.
What is the structure of the thesis?
The thesis is structured into seven chapters: Introduction, Migration, Economic, Educational, Health and Political Gender Equality, Employment, Theoretical Analysis of Potential Obstacles, Empirical Analysis, and Overall Analysis of Impediments. Each chapter builds upon the previous one, culminating in a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by displaced women in the German labor market.
What type of data was collected and analyzed?
The thesis uses both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data comes from a survey of 42 displaced women. Qualitative data comes from expert interviews with 5 experts in the field.
What are the key findings of the empirical analysis?
The empirical analysis chapter presents the results of both the quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, evaluating the hypotheses presented in the theoretical analysis chapter. Specific findings are detailed within this chapter.
What are the policy implications of this research?
The research offers policy implications for improving the integration outcomes of displaced women in the German labor market, based on the findings of the theoretical and empirical analysis.
What keywords describe this research?
Key words include: Female immigrants, employment, labor market integration, Germany, displaced women, gender equality, discrimination, language barriers, education, professional experience, childcare, cultural background, support programs, quantitative research, qualitative research, social integration, economic impact.
Where can I find a detailed overview of each chapter?
Chapter summaries are provided in the thesis, detailing the content and focus of each section.
- Quote paper
- Pauline Kalender (Author), 2018, Which impediments do female immigrants face when entering the German labor market?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/456196
