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Cycle of poverty: analysing the social structures of the women of Kapashera

Mohan, Hima Trisha, Thomas, Ashika, Chindaliya, Sakshi and Mistry, Jignesh (2024) Cycle of poverty: analysing the social structures of the women of Kapashera. In: Pan-India Stories of Informal Workers During Covid-19 Pandemic: Crisis Narratives. Springer Nature (Firm), pp. 107-130. ISBN 9789819715244

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Identification Number: 10.1007/978-981-97-1525-1_6

Abstract

This feminist ethnographic study explores the intersection of work, informality, and gender dynamics in Kapashera, a peri-urban settlement on the outskirts of Delhi, focusing on rural–urban migrant workers. Methodologically, it employs in-depth interviews and participant observation to uncover the challenges faced by this community. Findings reveal blurred distinctions between permanent and contractual employment, heightened exploitation post-COVID due to increased subcontracting, and gender-specific challenges for women in exploitative working conditions. The study underscores the urgent need for policy interventions addressing workers’ rights, subcontracting issues, and gender disparities in the informal labour sector.

Item Type: Book Section
Additional Information: © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024.
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
H Social Sciences
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Date Deposited: 10 Dec 2024 17:27
Last Modified: 11 Dec 2024 18:16
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/126315

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