The Hidden Face of Migration: Case study on discrimination in the workplace

Identifier:  TFG:5752

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFG5752

Authors:  Eigbefoh-Addeh Imafidon, Ailende

Abstract:
Migration is a feature of social and economic life in many countries, the impact it can have has been studied for a long time. Many people believe that discrimination is an out-of-date issue, that in today's society there is no discrimination. In this paper, we intend to start talking about the bad things about immigration to Spain, touching on controversial issues such as racism and xenophobia, and then talk about the positive with examples of companies that help immigrants to integrate. In this study, a mixed research methodology has been adopted in which, on the one hand, a quantitative methodology is used and, on the other hand, a qualitative methodology. With the quantitative and qualitative methodology, it is intended to make a diagnosis on cultural competence, prejudices and stereotypes and the degree of discrimination existing in the Institut Català d'Investigació Química, abbreviated ICIQ. The results of the objectives related to intercultural competence showed that there was a positive attitude towards diversity and direct and indirect cultural manifestations. The results of the objectives related to prejudices and stereotypes showed that there were indeed stereotypes in the center and that there was no clear action plan to combat them. The results related to discrimination and racism showed that the ICIQ staff had seen and/or experienced discriminatory situations outside the center. Within the center, no significant type of discrimination and/or racism was perceived.