Occupational Experiences

Abstract

In the previous chapter, it was observed that ethnic minority groups have achieved educational attainments on a par or higher than the dominant groups in both cities. To ensure that ethnic minority groups in particular are not denied access to employment reflecting their education, China and Canada have established formal employment equity policies and mechanisms. However, in spite of these tools, the narrative that emerges from interviews and statistics in Beijing and Toronto is not encouraging. This chapter will examine the occupational experiences of ethnic minorities, and their subsequent statistical outcomes in detail. The first section will discuss the major policies that have been setup to improve ethnic minority equity in the occupational market. This will be followed by consecutive sections that will elaborate on the narrative derived from interviews on ethnic minorities’ experiences in the job search, hiring process, and workplace advancement. The chapter will conclude by presenting the statistical occupational outcomes for ethnic minorities in Beijing and Toronto.