Abstract
A sizeable amount of research has been focussing on factors explaining the early labour market trajectories of second-generation women. However, as these cohorts slowly move into later life stages, the question is raised what determines the employment position of these women at later ages. As a consequence, this project aims to fill this gap by i) examining which factors contribute to the labour participation gap at later ages, ii) considering path-dependencies by focussing on the interlinkage between early labour market experiences and employment opportunities at later ages and iii) enriching theory on decision-making about exiting the labour market early. Using rich longitudinal data from the 2006-2015 MIA Panel and the 2011 Belgian census and linked register data, and employing statistical techniques such as multistate hazard modelling and microsimulations, we provide insight in how the cumulative disadvantages of gender, migration background and age shape employment opportunities of second-generation women. Additionally, we use qualitative techniques to enrich theoretical frameworks on individual decision-making processes. Findings can inspire policymakers on how to better support second-generation women's labour market participation, particularly in a context where they aim to extend working lives and raise participation rates.
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