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2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

An Empirical Study on the Status Attainment Structure of Immigrants in Japan through Comparison with Japanese Nationals

Research Project

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Project/Area Number 15K17180
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Research Field Sociology
Research InstitutionThe University of Tokyo

Principal Investigator

Ishida Kenji  東京大学, 社会科学研究所, 准教授 (60734647)

Project Period (FY) 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
Keywords移民 / 地位達成 / 学力達成
Outline of Final Research Achievements

Since 1990 when the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Law was revised, the population structure of immigrants in Japan has changed both quantitatively and qualitatively. There has not been sufficient data available in Japan, which enables us to compare the status attainment processes between immigrants and Japanese natives. This study aims to clarify the characteristics of immigrants' status attainment structure in Japan. Through secondary analysis and primary analysis of data based on the original survey, it was found out that the status attainment structures were similar between immigrants and Japanese nationals. This result does not always mean, however, that immigrants can get upward mobility chances by assimilation to Japanese society. It should be noted that assimilated immigrants can face both opportunities and challenges.

Free Research Field

社会学

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Published: 2019-03-29  

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