Dados is one of the most widely-read social sciences journals in Latin America. Created in 1966, it publishes innovative works, originating from academic research, by Brazilian and foreign authors. Edited by IESP-UERJ, it aims to reconcile scientific rigor and academic excellence with an emphasis on public debate based on the analysis of substantive issues of society and politics.
Dados vol. 54 n. 1 Rio de Janeiro 2011
Abstract
This study investigates the presence of discrimination in the Brazilian work market between foreign immigrants and Brazilians, all men, ranging from 25 to 60 years of age. The foreign immigrants, who were Korean, Chinese, Argentine, Bolivian, Chilean, Paraguayan, Peruvian, and Uruguayan nationals, were compared to native Brazilians. The data came from the Brazilian National Census, 2000. The findings were: 1) immigrant status is associated with higher class position and income, 2) ethnic/national origin has an impact on the individual's position in the work market, 3) immigrants' situation in the work market is heterogeneous, and iv) a situation of occupational and wage advantage does not mean that the individual does not suffer negative discrimination in the work market.
Keywords: foreign immigrants, ethnic, class positions, income, migration
DOI: 10.1590/S0011-52582011000100003
Inequality and discrimination against foreign immigrants in the Brazilian work market
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