ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts covered in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book provides information for the comparison of the socio-demographic profiles of immigrants who have resided in Hong Kong for less than seven years with those of other Hong Kong residents. It analyses the influence of gendered processes of migration on the economic situation of mainland Chinese immigrants in Hong Kong. The book also investigates the intricate relationship between labour market vulnerability, housing marginalisation and migration status in shaping the well-being of individuals and families. It also explores how children and financial stress shape marital conflict of female marriage immigrants from mainland China. It then examines how sociocultural adaptation and perceived discrimination affect the job satisfaction and mental health of immigrants in the work setting. The book focuses on the political integration of immigrants, comparing immigrants' and locals' supports of political groups, sources of seeking information about political groups and participation in politics.
