Seen but Unheard – A Case-Study of Low-Waged Tamil Migrant Workers in Singapore
Published By: Asia Research Institute | Published Date: April, 01 , 2014Low-waged Tamil migrant workers have long been contributing to Singapore. Despite labouring for three decades and being connected to the existing Tamil diasporic community there, they have been left out in both state rhetoric and society, often due to claims of transience. However, Tamil migrants face economic marginalisation and social exclusion. This paper presents findings from a case-study of the everyday experiences of eleven Tamil migrant workers, highlighting their socioeconomic position in Singapore.
Author(s): Wajihah Hamid | Posted on: Nov 24, 2016 | Views()