Partner ethnicity and ethnic minority socio- economic occupation: evidence from the UK

Publication type

ISER Working Paper Series

Series Number

2014-29

Series

ISER Working Paper Series

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Publication date

September 3, 2014

Abstract:

What role does integration play in reducing disparities in the labour market between ethnic minority and white majority populations? We shed light on this question by comparing the socio-economic positions of ethnic minorities in co- and inter-ethnic partnerships. We implement propensity score matching techniques to account for selection bias. We find that ethnic minorities in co- and inter-ethnic unions are rarely comparable and a large part of the labour market differences is explained by their individual socio-demographic characteristics. Finally, having a white majority group partner affects the occupational position and labour market participation of only some groups of women.

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