scholarly journals Bargaining the Future: a Descriptive Study of the Lives of the Indonesian Illegal Migrant Workers

Author(s):  
Bagong Suyanto ◽  
Rahma Sugihartati ◽  
Sutinah ◽  
Medhy Hidayat
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-15
Author(s):  
Bo Yang ◽  
Daniel Zhang Qu

PurposeThe rapid urbanization of China brings in large number of migrant workers coming from rural areas. With the perspective of social integration, this study reviews the findings about economic livelihood, social integration and health related to migrant workers since China initiated economic reform. We show that (1) though the economic wellbeing of migrant workers has been improved significantly after they moved to cities, their economic standing is still lower than local residents; (2) though there is progress of social integration between migrant workers and local residents, conflicts and challenges due to the competitions in employment and the sharing of community resource are still commonly found; (3) the disadvantaged status of health is very common among migrant workers and (4) women and the new generation in migration have more disadvantages in the social transition. We suggest that issues of equal rights between migrant workers and local residents should be discussed in the future as more migrant workers intend to stay in cities for long-term.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology is literature reviews based on the current studies about migrant, migration and policy. The first category of literature is the research field on China's migration and urbanization to describe the whole context of migrant workers. The second is research field on detailed issues about migrant workers and the last field is policy issues about the welfare and needs among migrant workers.FindingsWe find that (1) though the economic wellbeing of migrant workers has been improved significantly after they moved to cities, their economic standing is still lower than local residents; (2) though there are progress of social integration between migrant workers and local residents, conflicts and challenges due to the competitions in employment and the sharing of community resource are still commonly found; (3) the disadvantaged status of health is very common among migrant workers and (4) women and the new generation in migration face more disadvantages in the social transition.Research limitations/implicationsThere are some limitations in the current research: (1) the review focuses on the majority of migrant workers to reveal the general picture about the living, developing and rights among migrant workers, but is still lacking in dealing with some special and disadvantaged groups. (2) More international issues related to migrant workers should be discussed in the future considering that China's labor market is becoming more and more global.Social implicationsFirst, the conclusion about the economic and social integration among migrant workers indicates that more equal welfare services, including resident services, commence services, medical services etc. should be included in the municipal managements considering that Chinese cities will be the combination of local residents and migrant residents. Second, the conclusion about the women and children indicates that the future public services targeted at the disadvantaged population should focus on migrant members due to the second generation of migrant workers will be one of the mainstream population in future China's cities.Originality/valueThis study gives general views on migrant workers in current China. The findings in this review conclude the main development and improvements among tens of millions of migrant workers in Chinese cities. Meanwhile, we also conclude that there are still many disadvantaged and marginalized sub-groups in migration who are suffering from less welfares and rights in urban lives. More detailed and equal rights and public services should be considered and implemented in the fast urbanization taking place.


Author(s):  
Gabriele Giorgi ◽  
Luigi Isaia Lecca ◽  
Federico Alessio ◽  
Georgia Libera Finstad ◽  
Giorgia Bondanini ◽  
...  

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has deeply altered social and working environments in several ways. Social distancing policies, mandatory lockdowns, isolation periods, and anxiety of getting sick, along with the suspension of productive activity, loss of income, and fear of the future, jointly influence the mental health of citizens and workers. Workplace aspects can play a crucial role on moderating or worsening mental health of people facing this pandemic scenario. The purpose of this literature review is to deepen the psychological aspects linked to workplace factors, following the epidemic rise of COVID-19, in order to address upcoming psychological critical issues in the workplaces. We performed a literature search using Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus, selecting papers focusing on workers’ psychological problems that can be related to the workplace during the pandemic. Thirty-five articles were included. Mental issues related to the health emergency, such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sleep disorders are more likely to affect healthcare workers, especially those on the frontline, migrant workers, and workers in contact with the public. Job insecurity, long periods of isolation, and uncertainty of the future worsen the psychological condition, especially in younger people and in those with a higher educational background. Multiple organizational and work-related interventions can mitigate this scenario, such as the improvement of workplace infrastructures, the adoption of correct and shared anti-contagion measures, including regular personal protective equipment (PPE) supply, and the implementation of resilience training programs. This review sets the basis for a better understanding of the psychological conditions of workers during the pandemic, integrating individual and social perspectives, and providing insight into possible individual, social, and occupational approaches to this “psychological pandemic”.


2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Enden Irma Rachmawaty

AbstrakMasyarakat Sunda memiliki budaya tradisional yang beragam. Walaupun keberadaannya tidak sama, apabila kita lihat nilai filosofinya, semua memiliki nilai filosofi yang cukup tingggi. Salah satunya ialah upacara adat perkawinan. Setiap acara dalam adat perkawinan tersebut memiliki simbol dan makna sebagai lambang kehidupan kebudayaan masyarakat pemiliknya. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengungkap Upacara Adat Perkawinan Sunda yang sampai saat ini masih tetap lestari. Penelitian upacara adat ini bersifat deskriptif dengan metode kualitatif. Upacara adat ini terdiri atas kegiatan sebelum pernikahan, saat pelaksanaan pernikahan dan setelah pernikahan. Dalam kegiatan sebelum pernikahan ada beberapa upacara di antaranya neundeun omong, ngalamar (minang), nyangcang (mengikat calon pengantin), narikan (menentukan kepastian), dan seserahan. Saat pelaksanaan pernikahan terdiri atas akad nikah dan sungkem. Setelah pelaksanaan pernikahan terdapat upacara sawer, nincak endog dan huap lingkung. Semua rangkaian upacara tersebut memiliki simbol dan makna tersendiri. AbstractThe Sundanese society has various traditional cultures. All of them have veryhigh philosophical values, although some differences exist. Wedding ceremony is one of them. Every steps in Sundanese wedding ceremony has meanings and symbols of their cultural life. This research is a descriptive study concerning Sundanese wedding ceremony using qualitative method. The ceremony consists of activities that are implented before, during, and after the wedding. Before the wedding there are neundeun omong (a kind of promise given by a man to the family of the bride-to-be that he would marry a woman of their family), ngalamar (to propose), nyangcang (to engage), narikan (to confirm), and seserahan (gifts from the bridegroom to the bride symbolizing his responsibility as husband in their marriage). During the wedding there are akad nikah (the wedding pledge) and sungkem (giving tribute to the parents and the elders). Lastly, after the wedding they have sawer (pouring rice and coins to the bride and the bridegroom symbolizing their fortune in the future), nincak endog and huap lingkung.


2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-56
Author(s):  
Nur Kholis

Abstract: The purpose of the study, first; to organize the parenting pattern of children left behind by migrants by their parents in the village of Tanggesurus Besuki District, Tulungagung regency. Second, analyze the perception of children about school in Tanggoko Desa Besuki District Tulungagung regency. The research method used qualitative type with case study approach. Place of research in Tanggesurus Village Besuki District Tulungagung Regency. The object is the pattern of care of migrant child laborers and their perceptions of the school. The subjects are children whose parents are migrant workers (migrant mothers, migrant fathers, and migrant mothers). The data were collected through in-depth interview technique, documentation and observation. To measure the validity of the data is used inspection techniques; credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. Data analysis is done in stages and interrelated between data reduction, data presentation, conclusion and verification. The findings found; First, the pattern of care of the children of migrant workers is divided into three patterns, namely; mothering, parenting, and parenting by grandparents and / or other extended families. Second, the perception of children left behind by their parents is quite diverse. For them the school is important if the father is a migrant, and vice versa if his mother is a school migrant for him is not important. There is a difference in perception between boys and boys, for boys the school does not guarantee the future, whereas for school girls it is perceived as important and ensures the future. Such a view fits with the use of his spare time, most of his spare time (other than school) they spend with his peers and play around in the coffee shop. The condition of the house, the social environment of the community, and peers affect the orientation of being a migrant worker as well. According to them the factors that shape perceptions, attitudes and behavior are peers and the social environment of local communities.   Abstract: The purpose of the study, first; to organize the parenting pattern of children left behind by migrants by their parents in the village of Tanggesurus Besuki District, Tulungagung regency. Second, analyze the perception of children about school in Tanggoko Desa Besuki District Tulungagung regency. The research method used qualitative type with case study approach. Place of research in Tanggesurus Village Besuki District Tulungagung Regency. The object is the pattern of care of migrant child laborers and their perceptions of the school. The subjects are children whose parents are migrant workers (migrant mothers, migrant fathers, and migrant mothers). The data were collected through in-depth interview technique, documentation and observation. To measure the validity of the data is used inspection techniques; credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. Data analysis is done in stages and interrelated between data reduction, data presentation, conclusion and verification. The findings found; First, the pattern of care of the children of migrant workers is divided into three patterns, namely; mothering, parenting, and parenting by grandparents and / or other extended families. Second, the perception of children left behind by their parents is quite diverse. For them the school is important if the father is a migrant, and vice versa if his mother is a school migrant for him is not important. There is a difference in perception between boys and boys, for boys the school does not guarantee the future, whereas for school girls it is perceived as important and ensures the future. Such a view fits with the use of his spare time, most of his spare time (other than school) they spend with his peers and play around in the coffee shop. The condition of the house, the social environment of the community, and peers affect the orientation of being a migrant worker as well. According to them the factors that shape perceptions, attitudes and behavior are peers and the social environment of local communities.


2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 298-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yael Meir ◽  
Michelle Slone ◽  
Mira Levis ◽  
Luciana Reina ◽  
Yael Ben Dori Livni

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