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Social Integration of Immigrant Communities in a Multicultural Context: A Case Study of Migrant Domestic Workers in Hong Kong

Qingyang TianTianjin University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

This paper focuses on the diverse cultural landscape of Hong Kong and examines the social integration of Filipino and Indonesian domestic workers to the local society. It analyzes the challenges they face in achieving social integration, the underlying factors contributing to their integration issues, and the measures taken by the Hong Kong government and non-governmental organizations to enhance immigrants’ social integration. The study reveals that Filipino and Indonesian domestic workers experience lower levels of social integration, requiring further improvements in personal safety and employment protection.

Keywords: social integration; immigration; intersectionality theory; Hong Kong
Published: November 20, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/13/20230267
Volume: CHR Vol.13
pp. 136-142
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