ABSTRACT

This article examines the relationship between an exploitative labour migration system and the social stratification system in India. Every year, thousands of people migrate from rural areas to work in brick kilns, construction sites and textile industries in Indian cities. This article analyses interview and questionnaire data from a sample of Scheduled Caste Dadan migrants. High levels of abuse, injury and disability are reported. The researchers conclude that efforts to regulate employment conditions and implement caste reforms have failed to protect many workers. The findings underscore the need for much more attention from public authorities, employers, job brokers, NGOs, and international organisations.

摘要

本文研究了印度的剥削性劳动力移民制度与社会分层制度之间的关系。每年，成千上万的人从农村移民到印度城市的砖窑，建筑工地和纺织工业中工作。本文分析了来自预定的Caste Dadan移民样本的访谈和问卷调查数据。据报告，虐待，伤害和残疾程度很高。研究人员得出结论，调节就业条件和实行种姓改革的努力未能保护许多工人。调查结果强调了公共当局，雇主，职业经纪人，非政府组织和国际组织应给予更多关注的必要性。