Abstract:
Research indicates that Portuguese-Canadians display significantly lower educational, income
and academic achievement levels, in comparison to both the Canadian mainstream, as well as to
other large minority groups. Yet, little of this work has explored the existence of any gender differences,
within these phenomena. This paper will highlight some of the available census information
on differences and similarities in indicators of Portuguese-Canadian integration, as well as between
Luso-Canadian and other minority women. The paper will also discuss the implications of these differences
to the future of the community.
