Family Caregiving, Economic Mobility, and Gender Equity of Skilled Migrants in the U.S.
Skilled migrants are key contributors to economic growth in the U.S., but their ability to integrate and thrive depends on how well they balance work with family caregiving responsibilities. Many are part of the “sandwich generation,” caring for both young children and aging parents. Geographer Yining Tan will explore how skilled migrants navigate the dual responsibilities of childcare and eldercare and how this affects economic mobility and gender equity. She will conduct in-depth interviews, sketch mapping, policy analysis, and GIS spatial analysis for her study.