Migrant Traders in South Africa: Migrant Traders in South Africa 1st Edition

Migrant Traders in South Africa: Migrant Traders in South Africa 1st Edition – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9783031211508,3031211502,9783031211515, 3031211510

Product details:

• ISBN-10: 3031211510
• ISBN-13: 9783031211515
• Author: Pranitha Maharaj
  

This edited book examines the social realities of migrant traders in the informal economy in South Africa. It draws on original research conducted with migrant traders in order to understand their lived experiences in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. With chapters on the diverse types of informal trading, urban versus rural settings, migrant women, xenophobia, crime, poverty, well-being and policy responses, the book will be a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, policymakers and development practitioners whose work relates to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Table contents:

1. Introduction
2. Migrants in the Informal Sector: What We Know So Far?
3. Hustling to Survive: Livelihood Strategies of Migrants
4. Escaping Poverty in Zimbabwe: Experiences of Informal Traders in South Africa
5. Innovation and Flexibility: Nigerian Women in Durban’s Informal Economy
6. Remittance Flow and Familial Relations in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic: Rethinking Social Ties During the Migration Period
7. No Protection, No Support: Older Migrants Operating in South Africa’s Informal Economy
8. Collaboration or Competition? The Relationship Between Locals and Migrants in the Informal Economy
9. Changes in Public Attitudes and Behaviour Towards International Migrants in South Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic
10. The Inclusion of International Migrants in the Informal Economy: From Policy to Practice

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