ABSTRACT
Data from a 1994 survey of immigrants show poor correlation of previous professions with current employment in Spain, along with a much-reduced range of semi-skilled occupations – the ‘disqualification’ phenomenon. Apparent ethnic specialization also is noted, and analyzed as networked or chain migration. The dual labour market hypothesis is examined, and tested in three areas – construction, domestic service and agriculture. It is concluded that the first two 264are clearly segmented, with immigrants confined to the secondary sector; in the case of agriculture, natives are competing with immigrant workers. This is the only area found where wage and other forms of discrimination are evident.
