Socio-Economic Profile, Work Environment and Concerns of Inter-State Migrant Women Workers in Ponda Taluka of Goa
| dc.contributor.author | Nemikal, Vijaya | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rath, Prabir Kumar | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-05-14T04:24:42Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-05-14T04:24:42Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study brings out the status and expe-riences of women migrant labourers in Ponda Taluka, shedding light on their living and working conditions. It has investigated the multifaceted challenges these women face at the place of des-tination. An assessment has been done to under-stand the treatment these women receive from locals, colleagues and employers to gauge their social status and its impact on their overall con-ditions. The study reveals that a significant pro-portion of this category of workers is employed in low-wage but have high- demand within domestic and manufacturing sectors. The housemaids and factory workers comprise nearly 68% of the work-force. The predominance of temporary and ca-sual work arrangements, which account for 89.4% of the workforce, underscores issues of job secu-rity and income instability. Despite a substan-tial portion earning above Rs. 6000 per month, challenges persist regarding housing affordabil-ity and job stability. Most workers reside in rented accommodation with high rent and subop-timal housing quality. Social relations show gen-erally respectful treatment from employers and colleagues, though disparities exist, with exces-sive working hours correlating with poorer treat-ment. It is crucial to enhance job security, offer better housing options and foster positive work-place relationships which could significantly ben-efit this vulnerable segment of the workforce. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Demography India. 54(1); 2025; 136-152. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0970-454X | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://iasp.ac.in/uploads/journal/009-1747049573.pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://khandolacollege.ndl.gov.in/handle/123456789/172 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Indian Association for the Study of Population | |
| dc.subject | SOCIAL SCIENCES::Business and economics::Human geography, economic geography | |
| dc.title | Socio-Economic Profile, Work Environment and Concerns of Inter-State Migrant Women Workers in Ponda Taluka of Goa | |
| dc.type | Article |