Gender equity in Canada’s newly growing religious minorities
Authors: Jeffrey G. Reitz, Mai Phan, and Rupa Banerjee
Overview
Abstract (English)
Using data from the 2001 Canadian census and the 2002 Ethnic Diversity Survey, we find greater gender inequality in labour force participation among the newly growing religious minorities in Canada relative to mainstream Canadians. This gender inequality is only partly conditioned by the presence of young children. Although greatest among Muslim immigrants, other groups including Hindus and Sikhs also exhibit greater gender inequality in labour force participation relative to mainstream Canadians. These patterns fade with time in Canada. Lastly, the differences in gender inequality among religious groups reflect national cultures in the countries of origin more than differences in religious beliefs per se.
Abstract (French)
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Details
Type | Journal article |
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Author | Jeffrey G. Reitz, Mai Phan, and Rupa Banerjee |
Publication Year | 2015 |
Title | Gender equity in Canada’s newly growing religious minorities |
Volume | 38 |
Journal Name | Ethnic and Racial Studies |
Number | 5 |
Pages | 681-699 |
Publication Language | English |
- Jeffrey G. Reitz
- Jeffrey G. Reitz, Mai Phan, and Rupa Banerjee
- Gender equity in Canada’s newly growing religious minorities
- Ethnic and Racial Studies
- 38
- 2015
- 5
- 681-699