scholarly journals Eni Lestari in Conversation with Annalee Lepp

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annalee Lepp
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Board Member ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Domestic Worker ◽  
Current Board ◽  
International Migrants ◽  
The University ◽  
A Current

Eni Lestari is an Indonesian domestic worker and migrant rights activist who has been working in Hong Kong since 1999. She is the current chairperson of the International Migrants Alliance (IMA), the first global alliance of grassroots migrants’ organizations, founded in Hong Kong in 2008. She is also the current chairperson of the Association of Indonesian Migrant Workers in Hong Kong (ATKI). Lestari is also a current board member of the Global Alliance Against Trafficking of Women (GAATW). In January 2016 she sat down with Annalee Lepp, Chair of the Department of Gender Studies at the University of Victoria, to talk about her experiences as a migrant worker and activist.

scholarly journals Arising in Migration: Forming a Power through Connectivity for Javanese Women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anggaunita Kiranantika
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Informal Work ◽  
Domestic Worker ◽  
Patriarchal System ◽  
Area Sampling ◽  
Cross National

A number of Javanese women have taken jobs as migrant workers in Hong Kong. This feminization of migrant workers, specifically informal work, has developed in part because of the established patriarchy in Javanese culture. Little research has been done to analyze the cross-national patterns of domestic worker transformation abroad. This research aims to fill this gap by describing and analyzing how Javanese women construct reality as migrant workers, forming a sense of connectivity with their female peers through networking and interaction. This study uses qualitative research for seventeen Javanese subjects, adopting the phenomenological approach with Foucault’s theory. Conducted in several districts of Hong Kong, this research applied area sampling. This research found that Javanese woman created their own careers by breaking the rules of the established patriarchal system by migrating to Hong Kong. Javanese women assumed self-autonomy and, once in Hong Kong, formed their own local communities. Keywords: Migration, Power, Connectivity, Javanese Women

scholarly journals Revitalization Model of Balai Latihan Kerja (Blk) For Improving Knowledge, Education, And Skills Of Migrant Worker Based On Link And Match

2020 ◽  
Vol 86 ◽  
pp. 01011
Author(s):  
RM. Moch. Wispandono ◽  
Eni Sri Rahayu Ningsih ◽  
Deni S.B Yuherawan ◽  
Netty Dyah
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Destination Country ◽  
Regional Studies ◽  
Training Center ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University

The vocational training center (Balai Latihan Kerja/BLK) has great potential to improve the quality of Indonesian workers. The existence of this BLK is increasingly strategic with the support of the government. This can be seen from the large number of BLKs scattered in each regency city in Indonesia. However, now the conditions of the BLK are very concerning, both in terms of the effectiveness of the use, the quality of the Training Center and the use of the BLK function. On the other hand, the condition and quality of Indonesian Migrant Workers (BMI) is very alarming. Based on research by the Center for Regional Studies of the University of Brawijaya, it was found that the majority of them did not have the skills needed in the destination country. This is compounded by their lack of knowledge about market analysis of needs (skills) in the destination country. From this fact, there is no link and match between migrant workers and the BLK of each region. This study aims to find a model that can minimize the weakness of handling migrant workers and increase their work productivity

scholarly journals Migrant Workers as Cultural Intermediaries

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-140
Author(s):  
Muna Yastuti Madrah ◽  
Suharko Suharko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Cultural Products ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Cultural Intermediaries ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
The University

This article aims at proposing an analysis formula on how the mechanism of cultural intermediaries done by Indonesian migrant worker student. The subject of this study were Indonesia migrant worker students in Korea undertaking higher education while under the contract as migrant workers. Various previous research on migrant workers mostly put them as "those who are powerless or unskilled." The emergence of these migrant worker students reflects that there is a change in values in viewing immaterial consumption by migrant workers. There is a kind of trendsetter (role model) that might influence them to enter the university as well as mediate new culture to other migrant workers. In this context, they are mediating the importance of having a higher education. Cultural intermediaries have an important role in creating a new social class. Many research reported, those involved in the work of cultural intermediaries include music critics, fashion directors, bloggers, stylists, advertisers, brand agents- refer to a certain social class. However, there has not been much research on intermediary work carried out by migrant workers. This study conveys a new perspective placing migrant workers as actors involved in mediating "cultural products" and consumption of "tastes" of consumers.

scholarly journals Rights with Capabilities: Towards a Social Justice Framework for Migrant Activism

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah Briones
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Global Political Economy ◽  
Academic Policy ◽  
Migrant Activism

The paradigm of rights, established throughout the academic, policy and migrant activism arenas, governs the protection of vulnerable migrant workers against abuse. To what extent this approach has achieved social justice for the migrant worker in the current global political economy climate is, however, uncertain. In analyzing the use of rights in migrant activism in Hong Kong, this paper shows the limitation of rights  in the migrant experience at the same time as it shows how a new paradigm based on the Capablities Approach could provide a more appropriate framework from which to achieve social justice for the migrant worker.

scholarly journals Codeswitching and emotional alignment: Talking about abuse in domestic migrant-worker returnee narratives

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 693-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans J. Ladegaard
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Expression ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Social Activism ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Trauma Narratives ◽  
Domestic Worker ◽  
Bilingual Speakers ◽  
Emotional Detachment ◽  
Language Data

AbstractEarly research on bilingualism and emotion suggests that bilingual speakers’ L1 may be preferred for emotional expression whereas L2 may be used for emotional detachment. The evidence comes primarily from surveys, interviews, and laboratory studies. Studies of bilingual codeswitching (CS) and emotion tend to focus on perception and recollection of experience rather than actual language data. This article uses data from domestic migrant-worker returnee narratives to explore the use of CS in storytelling. Domestic-worker returnees in Indonesia participated in sharing sessions in which they talked about the trauma they experienced while they worked overseas as domestic helpers. CS was widely used and, through a discourse analysis of selected excerpts, the article shows that CS is used for addressee specification and emotional alignment. The article concludes by considering how researchers may use the trauma narratives of repressed groups for social activism. (Codeswitching and emotion, domestic migrant workers, trauma narratives, Indonesia)*

scholarly journals Jaringan Advokasi Transnasional (GAATW) dalam Penyelesaian Isu Migrasi Pekerja Perempuan dan Perdagangan Manusia di Asia Tenggara

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Monica Vira Ajeng Kristanti
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Recipient Country ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Transnational Advocacy ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Advocacy Network ◽  
The Government

Southeast Asia is one of the regions that has a fairly high rate of labor migration, both as a contributor and a recipient country. However, this is not equated with strict regulations and laws. Violations of the rights of migrant workers are common in several countries. Unfortunately, ASEAN as a regional regional organization has not been able to provide targeted advocacy. The Transnational Advocacy Network (TAN) is here to provide recommendations and advocacy to migrant workers across countries. In this article, the transnational advocacy network that will be studied further is the Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women (GAATW) which has been actively advocating and providing policy recommendations to five countries in Southeast Asia, namely Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The research method used in this study is a qualitative method using secondary data. In this study, we can see how GAATW cooperates with several migrant worker unions in these countries, either by conducting research, advocating for victims, or by publishing publications aimed at the public and the government.

scholarly journals Analisis wacana kritis pemberdayaan dan permasalahan TKI di Hong Kong dalam Film Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Estin Endah Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Suicide Attempted

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalis berbagai tahap pemberdayaan TKI dan untuk mengetahui permasalahan yang dialami para TKI di Hong Kong berdasarkan faktor penyebabnya serta untuk merencanakan program Pendidikan Luar Sekolah terkait dengan film Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis wacana kritis. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu, (1) tahap pemberdayaan TKI yang terdapat dalam film Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park adalah tahap penyadaran dan tahap pengkapasitasan. (2) permasalahan TKI yang ditemukan dalam film Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park berdasarkan faktor penyebabnya yaitu: (a) faktor ekonomi yaitu: terlilit hutang piutang, penahanan dokumen, menjadi PSK, mengalami penganiayaan dan pemerasan, (b) faktor budaya yaitu: gaji tidak dibayar, kesulitan berkomunikasi dengan bahasa setempat faktor, sulit memperoleh pekerjaan jika masuk daftar cekal, (c) faktor psikologis yaitu: TKI gagal berangkat, TKI bunuh diri, percobaan bunuh diri, putus hubungan komunikasi dengan keluarga, menjadi lesbian (3) Rencana pengembangan program PLS untuk para TKI berdasarkan hasil analisis content film, yaitu: (a) bekerja sama dengan Disnakertrans dan BNP2TKI mengadakan sosialisasi kapada para TKI pra penempatan, selama penempatan, purna penempatan, (b) bekerjasama dengan BLK TKI untuk menjadikan film Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park sebagai media pembelajaran untuk calon TKI.Kata Kunci: analisis wacana kritis, pemberdayaan, permasalahan TKI A Critical Discourse Analysis of Empowerment and Indonesian Migrant Worker Issue on “Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park” Movie AbstractThis study aims to identify and analyze the various stages of the empowerment of migrant workers, to identify problems experienced by the Indonesian Workers in Hong Kong based on factors, and to define the project plan of Non-Formal Education related to Minggu pagi di Victoria Park movie. This research has been done with a method of qualitative research with a critical discourse analysis (Critical Discourse Analysis) approach, taking subject of “Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park” movie. The research found, (1) Phase empowerment of workers who are in the film Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park are: stage awareness and capacity building stage. (2) problems of migrant workers were found in the Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park by contributing factors, are: (a) economic factors, namely: indebt, documentation hostage, become commercial sex workers, persecution and extortion, (b) cultural factors, such as: unpaid wages, communication skill problem, difficulties in finding jobs when they enter the block list, (c) psychological factors such as TKI failed to embark, be lesbian, TKI suicide, attempted suicide, lost and limited communication with family, (3) proposing the program for non-formal education to migrant workers based on the research are: (a) to have joint cooperation between Disnakertrans (Ministry of Manpower) and BNP2TKI to hold socialization, advocation, and facilitation to the migrants worker before embarkation, during employment, and after employment, (b) to have working collaboration with BLK TKI to promote Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park movie as learning media which can be easily understood by the Indonesian migrant worker (TKI).Keywords: critical discourse analysis, empowerment, Indonesian migrant workers issue

scholarly journals Health Literacy among Filipino Domestic Workers in Macao

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1449
Author(s):  
Pak-Leng Cheong ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Wan Cheong ◽  
Mei Ieng Lam
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Domestic Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Domestic Worker

Migrant worker is a global phenomenon that is associated with the health of individuals and populations. Filipino workers constitute the largest group of non-Chinese migrant workers in Macao, they are mainly employed as domestic workers. The purpose of this study is to investigate the status of health literacy (HL) and associated factors among Filipino domestic workers in Macao. The study is a cross-sectional study. Chi square’s test and binary logistic regression models were used for data analyzing. Filipino who was employed by a family in Macao as a domestic worker within the valid contract period was eligible in the study. A total of 379 valid questionnaires were collected during December 2020 and March 2021. Health literacy was measured using the short-form Health Literacy Instrument (HLS-SF12). The results showed that only 37.4% of the respondents have sufficient health literacy. Age was an important factor that was associated with health literacy, with Filipino domestic workers younger than and equal to 30 years of age more likely to have inadequate health literacy. The results will help to make recommendations for further research and public health policy.

STRATEGI PEMBERDAYAAN BURUH MIGRAN PEREMPUAN INDONESIA DI HONGKONG

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-72
Author(s):  
Tyas Retno Wulan ◽  
Lala M. Kolopaking ◽  
Ekawati Sri Wahyuni ◽  
Irwan Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Social Remittances ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Social ◽  
Ethical Work ◽  
The Government ◽  
Female Migrant

Social remittances (ideas, system practice, and social capital flow from the receiving country to the home country) of Indonesian female migrant workers (BMP) in Hong Kong appeared better and more complete than other BMP in other countries like Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, or Singapore.  Based on that research, we are encouraged to do extensive research in order to identify factors  that push  BMP’s social remittances development  in Hong Kong, to identify kinds of social remmitances they receive  and to understand on how far their social remittances become a medium to empower them and their society.  This study is done in qualitative method that uses an in-depth interview technique and FGD.  Subjects of study are BMP, the government (Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration and BNP2TKI), NGOs, migrant workers’ organization and researchers of BMP. The study done in Cianjur (West Java), Wonosobo and Banyumas (Central Java) and Hong Kong indicates that during their migration process, female migrant workers not only have economical remittance that can be used for productive activities, but also social remittances.  The social remittances are in the form practical knowledge such as language skill and nursery; knowledge on health, financial management; ethical work; the mindset changing and networking. The study  indicate that female migrant workers are extraordinary women more than just an ex-helper.  Their migration has put them into a position as an agent of development in society.Key words: Indonesians  female migrant workers, social remmitances, empowerment

Language competence, identity construction and discursive boundary-making: Distancing and alignment in domestic migrant worker narratives

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (262) ◽  
pp. 97-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans J. Ladegaard
Keyword(s):  
Identity Construction ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Theoretical Concept ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Boundary Making

AbstractMany people in developing countries are faced with a dilemma. If they stay at home, their children are kept in poverty with no prospects of a better future; if they become migrant workers, they will suffer long-term separation from their families. This article focuses on one of the weakest groups in the global economy: domestic migrant workers. It draws on a corpus of more than 400 narratives recorded at a church shelter in Hong Kong and among migrant worker returnees in rural Indonesia and the Philippines. In sharing sessions, migrant women share their experiences of working for abusive employers, and the article analyses how language is used to include and exclude. The women tell how their employers construct them as “incompetent” and “stupid” because they do not speak Chinese. However, faced by repression and marginalisation, the women use their superior English language skills to get back at their employers and momentarily gain the upper hand. Drawing on ideologies of language as the theoretical concept, the article provides a discourse analysis of selected excerpts focusing on language competence and identity construction.

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