| Description |
x, 62 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Aims of the study -- Data and methodolgy -- Definitions -- ch. 2. Previous studies of immigrant-native differentials in family formation -- Australian studies of immigrant family formation patterns -- Explanations for an hypotheses on immigrant-native fertility differentials -- Ch. 3. Family formation patterns of immigrants and the Australia-born -- Marriage and de facto relationships -- Fertility and the pattern of childbearing -- ch. 4. Socioeconomic factors and family formation patterns of the overseas-born -- Length of residence and family formation patterns -- Education and family formation -- Socioeconomic group and fertility -- Birthplace, socioeconomic status and average number of children -- ch. 5. Demographic and socioeconomic implications -- Implications for family formation patterns in Australia -- Implications for Australia's fertility rate -- Socioeconomic implications for immigrants -- ch. 6. Conclusions -- Trends, patterns and implications -- Issues for further research. Sydney panel -- 8 |
| Summary |
Examines the patterns of family formation among immigrant groups and the Australian-born population. The report focuses on family formation by unmarried cohabitation, marriage and child bearing |
| Analysis |
Birth rate |
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Ethnic women |
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Family structure |
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Federal issue |
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Immigration |
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Marriage |
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Vital statistics |
| Notes |
"This report was prepared for the Bureau of Immigration, Multicultral and Population Research, whose work has now been absorbed into the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs"-Inside cover |
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Cat. no. 9601473 |
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Includes tables |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 60-62 |
| Subject |
Families -- Australia.
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Fertility, Human -- Australia -- Statistics.
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Fertility, Human -- Australia.
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Immigrants -- Australia.
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Marriage -- Australia -- Statistics.
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Marriage -- Australia.
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Minority women -- Australia.
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| Author |
Kelly, Heather
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Shu, Jing.
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Australia. Bureau of Immigration, Multicultural, and Population Research.
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Australia. Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs.
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| ISBN |
0644459115 |
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