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Khan, O

Caring and earning among low-income Caribbean, Pakistani and Somali people.

This research looks at the experiences and preferences of low-income Caribbean, Pakistani and Somali people in balancing work and care responsibilities. It examines the particular challenges faced by these ethnic minority groups, and the challenges for employers and policy. It found that:

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 15:13

Poverty and ethnicity. Balancing caring and earning for British Caribbean, Pakistani and Somali People

This report involved qualitative and quantitative research with low-income Caribbean, Pakistani and Somali people regarding their experiences and preferences in balancing work and care. Existing policy on childcare and caring doesn’t appear to respond effectively to this challenge, while employers need to do more to enable well-paid flexible working and eliminate discrimination in recruitment and progression.

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 15:11