Introduction: Developing and Testing a Generalizable Model of Immigrant Integration

Wilkinson, Lori

doi:10.1353/ces.2013.0038

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“…As such, this MRP will attempt to fill such a void and therefore will help to create a more robust and well rounded understanding of integration in Canada. This MRP aligns with the argument put forward by Wilkinson (2013) in that integration is a complex process that can not be understood by economics alone, and therefore, food is a unique and useful lens to help build a working definition of the phenomena.…”

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“…Unlike the phenomena of acculturation which can be explained in a neat and compact definition, integration is more of a process which scholars and governments alike have attempted to measure. The problem here is, despite a continued desire to measure integration, there is no standardized unit of measurement or agreed upon understanding of what the process of integration looks like (Wilkinson, 2013). As stated by Wong and Tezli (2013), "it [is] conceptually very difficult to define immigrant "integration" because it is not a unidimensional phenomenon" (p.10).…”

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“…For the purpose of clarity, I will provide a brief understanding of the term as outlined by Wilkinson, Wong, Tezli and Abu-Laban, but readers should take note that this is not a standardized or agreed upon definition. Wilkinson (2013) states that, integration is a reciprocal process where new-comers are incorporated into a new society.…”

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Buen Provecho: A Story of Latina women, Immigration, And Food

Walters¹

2021

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Food is a highly useful tool to better understand the process of immigration and acculturation and it speaks to deeper symbolic meanings of social realities, especially in the lives of immigrants. As such, this paper explores the deeper symbolic meaning behind food purchasing, preparation, and consumption (PPC) habits within the Latin American community who have settled in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Here I argue that food PPC is a highly gendered experience and is reflective of the integration and acculturation process as a whole within the Canadian context. Food cannot be separated from its deeper symbolic meaning and within the field of immigration, food can and ought to be used as a lense of analysis.

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Buen Provecho: A Story of Latina women, Immigration, And Food

Walters¹

2021

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“…Most research substantiates a close association between education and socioeconomic statuses (see Gilles & Li, 2011). Higher education signifies higher skill and productivity, which is rewarded in the labor market (Esser, 2006), which, in turn, impacts sociocultural integration (Wilkinson, 2013). Higher education is also indicative of cognitive ability that ensures success in many areas of life (Nakhaie, 1994(Nakhaie, , 2006.…”

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Language proficiency and sociocultural integration of Canadian newcomers

Nakhaie

2020

Applied Psycholinguistics

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This paper evaluates the sociocultural integration of newcomers, paying special attention to language proficiency while taking into account the importance of the assimilation, cultural fit, and social network perspectives. Analyses are based on administrative data collected by the YMCA of South Western Ontario regarding 2,493 of their clients. Results reveal that newcomers’ length of residency, ethnic origin, and social networks play a significant role in the sociocultural integration of newcomers. The longer the newcomers have resided in Canada, the higher their level of sociocultural integration. Non-Europeans displayed a lower level of sociocultural integration than Europeans. However, the most important predictor of sociocultural integration was language proficiency. Not only did language proficiency have a strong and independent effect, but it also tended to level out differences in sociocultural integration of those who had resided in Canada for a short period compared to those living in Canada for a longer period. Similarly, language proficiency decreased sociocultural integration differences between Europeans and ethnic minority newcomers. The policy implications of the results are discussed.

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“…The Government of Canada has for some time considered integration to be the ultimate goal for newcomers (IRCC, 2016;Wilkinson, 2013) and is seen as a quintessential trait of liberal democracy in Canada (Frideres, 2008, p.77). At the same time, there is a growing consensus that settlement and integration are not stand-alone issues, nor do they happen spontaneously (Tolley et al, 2011).…”

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Welcome To Canada: A Critical Examination of the Neoliberal Restructuring of Canada's Model of Settlement Service Delivery

Shah¹

2021

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The settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees into Canadian society has become one of the most important areas of public policy in Canada. There exists a notion of a mutual responsibility between newcomers and Canadian society/state to both make the necessary adjustments to facilitate settlement and integration. Canada’s main tool to fulfill its responsibility in facilitating newcomer integration is composed of the policies, programs and services that shape Canada’s model of settlement service delivery. Although the Canadian model of settlement service provision is often looked to in admiration, many academics, policy makers and nongovernment workers are pointing to sings of a crisis of the settlement sector. Due to the neoliberal restructuring of the settlement sector, numerous challenges and issues have arisen for immigrant settlement agencies (ISAs) in assisting their newcomer clients. The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the crisis of the settlement sector. It is argued that the issues plaguing the settlement sector disproportionately impact smaller, ethnocentric agencies and the visible minority and racialized clients they serve.

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Introduction: Developing and Testing a Generalizable Model of Immigrant Integration

Cited by 20 publications

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Buen Provecho: A Story of Latina women, Immigration, And Food

Buen Provecho: A Story of Latina women, Immigration, And Food

Language proficiency and sociocultural integration of Canadian newcomers

Welcome To Canada: A Critical Examination of the Neoliberal Restructuring of Canada's Model of Settlement Service Delivery

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