Att etablera sig i ett nytt land : En kvalitativ studie om utrikes födda kvinnors upplevelser av arbetsmarknaden i Sverige

Sammanfattning

The aim of this study was to investigate how foreign-born women experience that their gender, ethnicity and education affect when they try to establish themselves in the Swedish labor market and to identify the structural and social obstacles they encounter.To answer the study's purpose and research questions, the study was based on six semi-structured interviews with foreign-born women living in Sweden. The collected material was analyzed using an intersectional perspective and human capital theory to gain a deeper understanding of how different factors interact and shape the women's experiences.The results show that the participants experience several challenges in relation to the labor market. These difficulties are both individual and structural, including, for example, language barriers, discrimination, lack of social networks and difficulties in getting their education and previous work experience recognized. The results also indicate that many women feel the need to constantly prove their competence and value in working life. At the same time, the study highlights the importance of education, support systems and social networks to facilitate establishment and inclusion in the labor market.The study concludes that foreign-born women's opportunities in the labor market are influenced not only by individual factors, but also by structural inequalities and societal norms. Therefore, greater efforts are needed to promote inclusion, reduce discrimination, and create more equal opportunities in the Swedish labor market.