The Integration of Ukrainian refugees into the Labour Markets of Slovakia and Denmark through the Lens of Intersectionality and Precarity
Author
Slocíková, Emília
Term
4. semester
Education
Publication year
2024
Submitted on
2024-05-31
Pages
50
Abstract
This thesis examines how Ukrainian forced migrants integrate into the labour markets of Slovakia and Denmark, and how the intersections of age, language proficiency, legal status and professional experience shape their opportunities. Using intersectionality and precarity as analytical lenses, it employs Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis and data from interviews and participant observations to illuminate individual pathways in economic integration. The findings indicate that younger migrants with stronger language skills are more likely to secure stable employment and integrate more effectively, whereas older groups face significant barriers, including age discrimination and non-recognition of qualifications. Strong social networks and supportive community structures facilitate integration, yet systemic obstacles—such as non-recognition of credentials, age discrimination and the precarious role of temporary employment agencies—create insecurity and impede progress. The study underscores a gap between policy frameworks and lived experiences and offers insights to inform more effective integration strategies in both national contexts.
Dette speciale undersøger, hvordan ukrainske tvangsflygtninge integreres på arbejdsmarkederne i Slovakiet og Danmark, og hvordan skæringspunkter mellem alder, sprogkundskaber, juridisk status og professionelle erfaringer påvirker deres muligheder. Med afsæt i teorier om intersektionalitet og prekariat anvendes Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis og data fra interviews og deltagerobservationer for at belyse individuelle forløb i den økonomiske integrationsproces. Resultaterne peger på, at yngre migranter med højere sprogkompetence oftere opnår mere stabile job og hurtigere integration, mens ældre grupper møder væsentlige barrierer som aldersdiskrimination og manglende anerkendelse af kvalifikationer. Stærke sociale netværk og støttende lokalsamfund fremmer integrationen, men systemiske forhindringer – herunder ikke-anerkendte uddannelser, aldersdiskrimination og usikre vilkår i vikarbureauer – skaber usikkerhed og hæmmer progression. Studiet fremhæver et gab mellem politiske rammer og levede erfaringer og leverer indsigter, der kan understøtte mere målrettede integrationsstrategier i de to nationale kontekster.
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