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PUERTO RICANS IN THE U.S. LOW-WAGE LABOR MARKET: INTRODUCTION TO THE ISSUES, TRENDS, AND POLICIES.
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Centro Journal . Fall2011, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p4-19. 16p. 9 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Puerto Ricans are concentrated in low-wage jobs and experience higher rates of unemployment and poverty than other Hispanic subgroups. Through a cross-sectional data analysis from the American Community Survey, 2006-2008, we examine the experience of Puerto Rican workers. Though educational attainment and language disparities play a role, structural factors such as concentration in low-wage service industries also explain the disadvantaged standing of Puerto Ricans in the labor market. This analysis highlights the importance of ethnic-specific studies and the need for research on factors that may influence Puerto Rican workers' mobility in and out of low-wage jobs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15386279
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Centro Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 69530575