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Settlement Experiences Of Professional Immigrant Women In Canada, Usa, Uk And Australia, Naila Meraj
Settlement Experiences Of Professional Immigrant Women In Canada, Usa, Uk And Australia, Naila Meraj
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Highly skilled professionals are often forced to accept jobs below their educational levels after they immigrate and may experience a downward shift both in their career and in their quality of life. This has particular implications for highly skilled immigrant women who strive to maintain their professional identities and balance the demands of family and work. Using a scoping review methodology, this thesis explored the settlement experiences of professional immigrant women in Canada, USA, UK and Australia and how these influence their health and well being. Close readings of the peer-reviewed literature revealed seven themes that relate to the experience …