Abstract:

This study investigates the socio-economic status and quest for occupational justice among female migrant workers in Salcete Taluka of Goa in India. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data to explore the demographic and educational profiles, employment patterns and financial behaviours of 380 women currently working in urban areas of Salcete Taluka. The specific objectives of the study are to examine the demographic and educational profiles of women migrant workers. Additionally, it has aimed to assess employment patterns, reasons for migration and the challenges faced by women in urban settings among women migrant workers. The results show that most of these women are in their prime working years (20-59), but many lack higher education, which limits their job options to white-collar jobs and chances for financial improvement. The study finds that many women rely on casual and temporary jobs, leading to financial uncertainty. While many migrate for marriage, economic reasons are also important. Furthermore, the role of social networks in helping women find jobs is significant. The study highlights the need for targeted formal and informal education and supportive policies to enhance the lives of these women and create an ambience for fair jobs. By coming in closer contact with the interstate migrant women in Goa and getting an opportunity to listen to their experiences and expectations, this study recommends gender equity in wage parity, migration-sensitive policies and economic justice, promoting fair treatment in the job opportunities for female migrant workers. Ensuring the issue of social security documents is expected to remove the apprehensions of hunger and exploitation by small-time employers.

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Female migrant workers, occupational justice, employment patterns, financial behaviours, casual and temporary jobs, financial improvement, social security

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