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Migration of Dalit Women Domestic Workers from Andhra Pradesh to the Gulf Countries

Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Guelph

Past Event

Wednesday, Feb 02, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)

Registration Required

Hosts

Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Guelph

Languages

English
English

Channels

Gender

Human Rights

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This webinar will present findings from a study that sought to understand the local forces and challenges that induce women to migrate from villages in India to Gulf countries as domestic workers. Comparing Dalit and non-Dalit women, the study used quantitative and qualitative data to understand changes in socio-economic status of women migrant workers. 

Speakers:

  • Shailaja Menon, Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Studies of Ambedkar University Delhi
  • Yamanapalli Sreenivasulu, Faculty in the Centre for Economics and Social Studies (CESS) Hyderabad.

Hosts

Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Guelph