Author | Diop, Abdoulaye |
Author | Tessler, Mark |
Author | Trung Le, Kien |
Author | Al-Emadi, Darwish |
Author | Howell, David |
Available date | 2016-06-28T13:33:08Z |
Publication Date | 2012-12 |
Publication Name | Journal of Arabian Studies |
Identifier | 10.1080/21534764.2012.735453 |
Citation | "Attitudes Towards Migrant Workers in the GCC: Evidence from Qatar" , 2012, Diop, A. Tessler, M. Trung Le, Kien. Al-Emadi, Darwish. Howell, David. , Vol. 2 , No. 2 , p.p. 173-187 |
ISSN | 2153-4764 (Print) |
ISSN | 2153-4780 (Online) |
URI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21534764.2012.735453 |
URI | http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rjab20 |
URI | http://hdl.handle.net/10576/4659 |
Abstract | With the majority of Qatar’s total population made up of foreigners (high-skilled and
low-skilled migrant workers), Qatari nationals may feel that there are significant challenges for
their society; despite the absence of employment competition, this may lead many Qataris to
see problems as well as benefits in the presence of these migrant workers in their country.
Using a split-sample technique, Qataris’ attitudes towards these foreigners were assessed.
Results suggest that Qataris displayed a stronger positive attitude towards the high-skilled
workers, but the difference was much smaller than that found in other societies. This may
be attributed to Qataris’ dependence on low-skilled migrants. However, even with the
acknowledgement of Qatar’s dependence on these workers, it is still a relatively rare
phenomenon in the modern context. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
Subject | attitudes towards immigrants |
Subject | GCC countries |
Subject | public opinion surveys |
Title | Attitudes Towards Migrant Workers in the GCC: Evidence from Qatar |
Type | Article |
Pagination | 173-187 |
Issue Number | 2 |
Volume Number | 2 |