2016
DOI: 10.1108/ijssp-03-2015-0036
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Exploring human (in-)security from a gender perspective

Abstract: Purpose – Using the concept of human security, the purpose of this paper is to explore the subjective perception of insecurities experienced by Thai subcontracted workers in industrial value chains and examines how they mitigate these insecurities. Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses a qualitative approach and analyses the narratives from in-depth interviews with 23 female subcontracted workers in low-income communities in Bang… Show more

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“…Indeed, the declines in state economic intervention and social protection that have accompanied de-regulation are perceived by these scholars to result in those excluded from the declared labour market and social protection being pushed into the undeclared economy to make a living in the absence of alternative means of survival (Chen, 2012;Davis, 2006;ILO, 2015;Meagher, 2010;Sasaki et al, 2016;Taiwo, 2013). In other words, the undeclared economy is explained as a means of livelihood for those excluded from the declared labour market and social protection benefits (Tokman, 2001).…”
Section: Undeclared Work As Exclusion-driven Activitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Indeed, the declines in state economic intervention and social protection that have accompanied de-regulation are perceived by these scholars to result in those excluded from the declared labour market and social protection being pushed into the undeclared economy to make a living in the absence of alternative means of survival (Chen, 2012;Davis, 2006;ILO, 2015;Meagher, 2010;Sasaki et al, 2016;Taiwo, 2013). In other words, the undeclared economy is explained as a means of livelihood for those excluded from the declared labour market and social protection benefits (Tokman, 2001).…”
Section: Undeclared Work As Exclusion-driven Activitymentioning
confidence: 99%